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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.60, 44,996.40 and 10,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.60, 44,996.40 and 10,269.60 is: 15,404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.60 : 44,996.40 = 10,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.60/44,996.40 = 10,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.60x = 44,996.40 × 10,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.60x = 462,095,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,095,029.44/29,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,404.40

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