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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.14, 44,974.92 and 10,261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.14, 44,974.92 and 10,261.86 is: 15,392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.14 : 44,974.92 = 10,261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.14/44,974.92 = 10,261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.14x = 44,974.92 × 10,261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.14x = 461,526,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,526,332.55/29,983.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.86

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