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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,275, 43,913.16 and 10,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,275, 43,913.16 and 10,556.56 is: 15,835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,275 : 43,913.16 = 10,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,275/43,913.16 = 10,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,275x = 43,913.16 × 10,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,275x = 463,571,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,571,908.33/29,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,835.08

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