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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.01, 44,995.74 and 10,275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.01, 44,995.74 and 10,275.73 is: 15,413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.01 : 44,995.74 = 10,275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.01/44,995.74 = 10,275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.01x = 44,995.74 × 10,275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.01x = 462,364,075.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,364,075.39/29,997.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,413.67

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