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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,982.29, 44,972.82 and 9,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,982.29, 44,972.82 and 9,993.23 is: 14,989.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,982.29 : 44,972.82 = 9,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,982.29/44,972.82 = 9,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,982.29x = 44,972.82 × 9,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,982.29x = 449,423,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,423,804.28/29,982.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,989.64

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