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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,332.31, 43,997.93 and 7,145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,332.31, 43,997.93 and 7,145.63 is: 10,718.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,332.31 : 43,997.93 = 7,145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,332.31/43,997.93 = 7,145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,332.31x = 43,997.93 × 7,145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,332.31x = 314,392,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,392,904.81/29,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,718.32

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