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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,995.24, 44,992.92 and 10,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,995.24, 44,992.92 and 10,273.96 is: 15,410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,995.24 : 44,992.92 = 10,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,995.24/44,992.92 = 10,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,995.24x = 44,992.92 × 10,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,995.24x = 462,255,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,255,460.36/29,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.96

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