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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,316.05, 43,947.97 and 10,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,316.05, 43,947.97 and 10,592 is: 15,878.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,316.05 : 43,947.97 = 10,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,316.05/43,947.97 = 10,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,316.05x = 43,947.97 × 10,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,316.05x = 465,496,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,496,898.24/29,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,878.57

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