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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.50, 44,997.99 and 10,277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.50, 44,997.99 and 10,277.23 is: 15,415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.50 : 44,997.99 = 10,277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.50/44,997.99 = 10,277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.50x = 44,997.99 × 10,277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.50x = 462,454,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,454,692.77/29,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,415.93

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