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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,178.64, 43,773.69 and 10,453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,178.64, 43,773.69 and 10,453.63 is: 15,682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,178.64 : 43,773.69 = 10,453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,178.64/43,773.69 = 10,453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,178.64x = 43,773.69 × 10,453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,178.64x = 457,593,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,593,958.99/29,178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,682.50

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