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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,149.38, 43,713.34 and 10,424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,149.38, 43,713.34 and 10,424.34 is: 15,632.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,149.38 : 43,713.34 = 10,424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,149.38/43,713.34 = 10,424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,149.38x = 43,713.34 × 10,424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,149.38x = 455,682,692.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,682,692.63/29,149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,632.67

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