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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,137, 43,705.62 and 10,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,137, 43,705.62 and 10,669 is: 16,003.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,137 : 43,705.62 = 10,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,137/43,705.62 = 10,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,137x = 43,705.62 × 10,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,137x = 466,295,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,295,259.78/29,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,003.54

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