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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,285.94, 43,928.52 and 7,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,285.94, 43,928.52 and 7,099.52 is: 10,649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,285.94 : 43,928.52 = 7,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,285.94/43,928.52 = 7,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,285.94x = 43,928.52 × 7,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,285.94x = 311,871,186.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,871,186.67/29,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,649.18

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