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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.64, 44,982.81 and 10,001.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.64, 44,982.81 and 10,001.02 is: 14,996.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.64 : 44,982.81 = 10,001.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.64/44,982.81 = 10,001.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.64x = 44,982.81 × 10,001.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.64x = 449,873,954.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,873,954.35/29,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.48

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