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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,265.69, 43,898.37 and 7,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,265.69, 43,898.37 and 7,079.18 is: 10,618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,265.69 : 43,898.37 = 7,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,265.69/43,898.37 = 7,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,265.69x = 43,898.37 × 7,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,265.69x = 310,764,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,764,243.44/29,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,618.72

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