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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.26, 43,990.92 and 7,140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.26, 43,990.92 and 7,140.46 is: 10,710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.26 : 43,990.92 = 7,140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.26/43,990.92 = 7,140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.26x = 43,990.92 × 7,140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.26x = 314,115,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,115,404.62/29,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.70

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