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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,113.70, 43,679.78 and 10,393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,113.70, 43,679.78 and 10,393.33 is: 15,593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,113.70 : 43,679.78 = 10,393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,113.70/43,679.78 = 10,393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,113.70x = 43,679.78 × 10,393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,113.70x = 453,978,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,978,367.87/29,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.29

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