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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,187.96, 43,783.22 and 10,709.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,187.96, 43,783.22 and 10,709.88 is: 16,065.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,187.96 : 43,783.22 = 10,709.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,187.96/43,783.22 = 10,709.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,187.96x = 43,783.22 × 10,709.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,187.96x = 468,913,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,913,032.21/29,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,065.29

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