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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.16, 44,989.20 and 10,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.16, 44,989.20 and 10,275.36 is: 15,411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.16 : 44,989.20 = 10,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.16/44,989.20 = 10,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.16x = 44,989.20 × 10,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.16x = 462,280,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,280,226.11/29,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,411.31

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