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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,272.97, 43,909.57 and 7,086.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,272.97, 43,909.57 and 7,086.31 is: 10,629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,272.97 : 43,909.57 = 7,086.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,272.97/43,909.57 = 7,086.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,272.97x = 43,909.57 × 7,086.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,272.97x = 311,156,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,156,824.99/29,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.49

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