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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,263.62, 43,897.36 and 10,285.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,263.62, 43,897.36 and 10,285.95 is: 15,429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,263.62 : 43,897.36 = 10,285.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,263.62/43,897.36 = 10,285.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,263.62x = 43,897.36 × 10,285.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,263.62x = 451,525,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,525,979.69/29,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,429.60

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