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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.56, 43,503.32 and 10,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.56, 43,503.32 and 10,285.14 is: 15,424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.56 : 43,503.32 = 10,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.56/43,503.32 = 10,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.56x = 43,503.32 × 10,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.56x = 447,437,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,437,736.66/29,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,424.87

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