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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,293.89, 43,949.37 and 10,573.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,293.89, 43,949.37 and 10,573.50 is: 15,863.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,293.89 : 43,949.37 = 10,573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,293.89/43,949.37 = 10,573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,293.89x = 43,949.37 × 10,573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,293.89x = 464,698,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,698,663.70/29,293.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,863.33

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