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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.50, 44,994.99 and 10,275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.50, 44,994.99 and 10,275.23 is: 15,412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.50 : 44,994.99 = 10,275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.50/44,994.99 = 10,275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.50x = 44,994.99 × 10,275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.50x = 462,333,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,333,871.10/29,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,412.93

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