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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.23, 44,997.05 and 10,277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.23, 44,997.05 and 10,277.78 is: 15,417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.23 : 44,997.05 = 10,277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.23/44,997.05 = 10,277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.23x = 44,997.05 × 10,277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.23x = 462,469,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,469,504.17/29,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,417.08

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