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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,131, 43,696.62 and 10,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,131, 43,696.62 and 10,663 is: 15,994.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,131 : 43,696.62 = 10,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,131/43,696.62 = 10,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,131x = 43,696.62 × 10,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,131x = 465,937,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,937,059.06/29,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,994.54

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