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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.95, 44,997.12 and 10,271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.95, 44,997.12 and 10,271.68 is: 15,410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.95 : 44,997.12 = 10,271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.95/44,997.12 = 10,271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.95x = 44,997.12 × 10,271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.95x = 462,195,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,195,905.07/29,992.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.15

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