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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,982.07, 44,977.49 and 9,984.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,982.07, 44,977.49 and 9,984.79 is: 14,978.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,982.07 : 44,977.49 = 9,984.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,982.07/44,977.49 = 9,984.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,982.07x = 44,977.49 × 9,984.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,982.07x = 449,090,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,090,792.38/29,982.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,978.65

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