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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,995.72, 44,994.79 and 10,276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,995.72, 44,994.79 and 10,276.27 is: 15,414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,995.72 : 44,994.79 = 10,276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,995.72/44,994.79 = 10,276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,995.72x = 44,994.79 × 10,276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,995.72x = 462,378,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,378,510.99/29,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,414.82

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