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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,311.46, 43,966.56 and 7,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,311.46, 43,966.56 and 7,124.96 is: 10,687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,311.46 : 43,966.56 = 7,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,311.46/43,966.56 = 7,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,311.46x = 43,966.56 × 7,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,311.46x = 313,259,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,259,981.34/29,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.29

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