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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.10, 44,998.44 and 10,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.10, 44,998.44 and 10,010.16 is: 15,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.10 : 44,998.44 = 10,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.10/44,998.44 = 10,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.10x = 44,998.44 × 10,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.10x = 450,441,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,441,584.15/29,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,015.17

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