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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.34, 44,986.88 and 10,004.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.34, 44,986.88 and 10,004.18 is: 15,004.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.34 : 44,986.88 = 10,004.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.34/44,986.88 = 10,004.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.34x = 44,986.88 × 10,004.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.34x = 450,056,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,056,845.16/29,994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.73

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