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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.50, 44,991.99 and 10,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.50, 44,991.99 and 10,273.23 is: 15,409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.50 : 44,991.99 = 10,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.50/44,991.99 = 10,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.50x = 44,991.99 × 10,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.50x = 462,213,061.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,213,061.43/29,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,409.93

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