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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,335.91, 44,003.66 and 7,148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,335.91, 44,003.66 and 7,148.79 is: 10,723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,335.91 : 44,003.66 = 7,148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,335.91/44,003.66 = 7,148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,335.91x = 44,003.66 × 7,148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,335.91x = 314,572,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,572,888.83/29,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,723.14

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