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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,305.56, 43,947.12 and 10,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,305.56, 43,947.12 and 10,580.52 is: 15,866.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,305.56 : 43,947.12 = 10,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,305.56/43,947.12 = 10,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,305.56x = 43,947.12 × 10,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,305.56x = 464,983,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,983,382.10/29,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,866.73

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