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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.37, 44,977.14 and 10,269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.37, 44,977.14 and 10,269.63 is: 15,398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.37 : 44,977.14 = 10,269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.37/44,977.14 = 10,269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.37x = 44,977.14 × 10,269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.37x = 461,898,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,898,586.26/29,996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,398.48

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