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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.58, 44,979.78 and 9,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.58, 44,979.78 and 9,999 is: 14,993.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.58 : 44,979.78 = 9,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.58/44,979.78 = 9,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.58x = 44,979.78 × 9,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.58x = 449,752,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,752,820.22/29,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.47

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