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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,272.96, 43,909.55 and 7,086.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,272.96, 43,909.55 and 7,086.30 is: 10,629.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,272.96 : 43,909.55 = 7,086.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,272.96/43,909.55 = 7,086.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,272.96x = 43,909.55 × 7,086.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,272.96x = 311,156,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,156,357.50/29,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.48

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