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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,337.57, 44,011.02 and 10,615.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,337.57, 44,011.02 and 10,615.71 is: 15,925.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,337.57 : 44,011.02 = 10,615.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,337.57/44,011.02 = 10,615.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,337.57x = 44,011.02 × 10,615.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,337.57x = 467,208,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,208,225.12/29,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,925.25

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