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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,277, 43,916.13 and 10,558.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,277, 43,916.13 and 10,558.53 is: 15,838.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,277 : 43,916.13 = 10,558.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,277/43,916.13 = 10,558.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,277x = 43,916.13 × 10,558.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,277x = 463,689,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,689,776.09/29,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,838.02

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