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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.65, 44,995.25 and 10,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.65, 44,995.25 and 10,001.35 is: 15,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.65 : 44,995.25 = 10,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.65/44,995.25 = 10,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.65x = 44,995.25 × 10,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.65x = 450,013,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,013,142.03/29,992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.11

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