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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,186.44, 43,783.98 and 10,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,186.44, 43,783.98 and 10,717 is: 16,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,186.44 : 43,783.98 = 10,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,186.44/43,783.98 = 10,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,186.44x = 43,783.98 × 10,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,186.44x = 469,232,913.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,232,913.66/29,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,077.09

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