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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,047.16, 43,577.30 and 10,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,047.16, 43,577.30 and 10,579 is: 15,870.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,047.16 : 43,577.30 = 10,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,047.16/43,577.30 = 10,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,047.16x = 43,577.30 × 10,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,047.16x = 461,004,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,004,256.70/29,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,870.89

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