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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,187.44, 43,785.48 and 10,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,187.44, 43,785.48 and 10,718 is: 16,078.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,187.44 : 43,785.48 = 10,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,187.44/43,785.48 = 10,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,187.44x = 43,785.48 × 10,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,187.44x = 469,292,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,292,774.64/29,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,078.59

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