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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,356, 44,040.48 and 10,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,356, 44,040.48 and 10,888 is: 16,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,356 : 44,040.48 = 10,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,356/44,040.48 = 10,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,356x = 44,040.48 × 10,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,356x = 479,512,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,512,746.24/29,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,334.40

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