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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.87, 43,903.41 and 7,082.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.87, 43,903.41 and 7,082.21 is: 10,623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.87 : 43,903.41 = 7,082.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.87/43,903.41 = 7,082.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.87x = 43,903.41 × 7,082.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.87x = 310,933,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,933,059.58/29,268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,623.34

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