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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,170.44, 43,759.98 and 10,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,170.44, 43,759.98 and 10,701 is: 16,053.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,170.44 : 43,759.98 = 10,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,170.44/43,759.98 = 10,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,170.44x = 43,759.98 × 10,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,170.44x = 468,275,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,275,545.98/29,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,053.08

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