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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,355.76, 44,033.64 and 10,638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,355.76, 44,033.64 and 10,638.28 is: 15,957.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,355.76 : 44,033.64 = 10,638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,355.76/44,033.64 = 10,638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,355.76x = 44,033.64 × 10,638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,355.76x = 468,442,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,442,191.74/29,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,957.42

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