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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,151.97, 43,723.27 and 10,428.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,151.97, 43,723.27 and 10,428.51 is: 15,641.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,151.97 : 43,723.27 = 10,428.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,151.97/43,723.27 = 10,428.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,151.97x = 43,723.27 × 10,428.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,151.97x = 455,968,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,968,558.43/29,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,641.09

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