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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,163, 43,739.76 and 10,439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,163, 43,739.76 and 10,439.82 is: 15,658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,163 : 43,739.76 = 10,439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,163/43,739.76 = 10,439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,163x = 43,739.76 × 10,439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,163x = 456,635,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,635,221.24/29,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,658.03

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