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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.69, 43,991.62 and 7,141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.69, 43,991.62 and 7,141.03 is: 10,711.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.69 : 43,991.62 = 7,141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.69/43,991.62 = 7,141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.69x = 43,991.62 × 7,141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.69x = 314,145,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,145,350.34/29,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,711.56

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