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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,281.55, 43,924.28 and 10,303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,281.55, 43,924.28 and 10,303.92 is: 15,456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,281.55 : 43,924.28 = 10,303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,281.55/43,924.28 = 10,303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,281.55x = 43,924.28 × 10,303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,281.55x = 452,592,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,592,267.18/29,281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,456.57

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