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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,247.12, 43,844.25 and 10,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,247.12, 43,844.25 and 10,522.74 is: 15,774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,247.12 : 43,844.25 = 10,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,247.12/43,844.25 = 10,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,247.12x = 43,844.25 × 10,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,247.12x = 461,361,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,361,643.25/29,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,774.60

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