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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.77, 44,987.53 and 10,004.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.77, 44,987.53 and 10,004.61 is: 15,005.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.77 : 44,987.53 = 10,004.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.77/44,987.53 = 10,004.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.77x = 44,987.53 × 10,004.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.77x = 450,082,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,082,417.55/29,994.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,005.37

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