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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,357.37, 44,035.91 and 7,170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,357.37, 44,035.91 and 7,170.87 is: 10,756.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,357.37 : 44,035.91 = 7,170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,357.37/44,035.91 = 7,170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,357.37x = 44,035.91 × 7,170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,357.37x = 315,775,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,775,750.09/29,357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,756.27

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