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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,995.08, 44,993.85 and 10,287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,995.08, 44,993.85 and 10,287.19 is: 15,431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,995.08 : 44,993.85 = 10,287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,995.08/44,993.85 = 10,287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,995.08x = 44,993.85 × 10,287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,995.08x = 462,860,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,860,283.78/29,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,431.21

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