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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,252.27, 43,881.86 and 10,271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,252.27, 43,881.86 and 10,271.09 is: 15,407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,252.27 : 43,881.86 = 10,271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,252.27/43,881.86 = 10,271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,252.27x = 43,881.86 × 10,271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,252.27x = 450,714,668.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,714,668.81/29,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,407.85

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