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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,275.14, 43,912.71 and 7,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,275.14, 43,912.71 and 7,088.52 is: 10,632.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,275.14 : 43,912.71 = 7,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,275.14/43,912.71 = 7,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,275.14x = 43,912.71 × 7,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,275.14x = 311,276,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,276,123.09/29,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.78

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