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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,143.44, 43,719.48 and 10,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,143.44, 43,719.48 and 10,674 is: 16,012.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,143.44 : 43,719.48 = 10,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,143.44/43,719.48 = 10,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,143.44x = 43,719.48 × 10,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,143.44x = 466,661,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,661,729.52/29,143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.58

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