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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,178, 43,773.48 and 10,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,178, 43,773.48 and 10,710 is: 16,067.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,178 : 43,773.48 = 10,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,178/43,773.48 = 10,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,178x = 43,773.48 × 10,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,178x = 468,813,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,813,970.80/29,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,067.38

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