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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,315.64, 43,968.58 and 10,592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,315.64, 43,968.58 and 10,592.08 is: 15,886.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,315.64 : 43,968.58 = 10,592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,315.64/43,968.58 = 10,592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,315.64x = 43,968.58 × 10,592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,315.64x = 465,718,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,718,716.85/29,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,886.36

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