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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,287.68, 43,948.80 and 10,832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,287.68, 43,948.80 and 10,832.64 is: 16,255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,287.68 : 43,948.80 = 10,832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,287.68/43,948.80 = 10,832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,287.68x = 43,948.80 × 10,832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,287.68x = 476,081,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,081,528.83/29,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,255.35

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