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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.24, 44,982.27 and 10,265.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.24, 44,982.27 and 10,265.27 is: 15,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.24 : 44,982.27 = 10,265.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.24/44,982.27 = 10,265.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.24x = 44,982.27 × 10,265.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.24x = 461,754,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,754,921.85/29,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,396.33

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