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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.52, 43,539.82 and 10,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.52, 43,539.82 and 10,053 is: 15,075.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.52 : 43,539.82 = 10,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.52/43,539.82 = 10,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.52x = 43,539.82 × 10,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.52x = 437,705,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,705,810.46/29,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,075.88

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