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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.26, 44,979.29 and 9,998.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.26, 44,979.29 and 9,998.67 is: 14,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.26 : 44,979.29 = 9,998.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.26/44,979.29 = 9,998.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.26x = 44,979.29 × 9,998.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.26x = 449,733,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,733,233.72/29,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,992.98

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