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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.41, 45,002.48 and 10,270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.41, 45,002.48 and 10,270.67 is: 15,408.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.41 : 45,002.48 = 10,270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.41/45,002.48 = 10,270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.41x = 45,002.48 × 10,270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.41x = 462,205,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,205,344.90/29,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,408.18

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