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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,989.24, 44,983.91 and 10,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,989.24, 44,983.91 and 10,267.96 is: 15,401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,989.24 : 44,983.91 = 10,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,989.24/44,983.91 = 10,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,989.24x = 44,983.91 × 10,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,989.24x = 461,892,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,892,988.52/29,989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.96

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