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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,358.59, 44,041.30 and 10,647.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,358.59, 44,041.30 and 10,647.43 is: 15,972.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,358.59 : 44,041.30 = 10,647.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,358.59/44,041.30 = 10,647.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,358.59x = 44,041.30 × 10,647.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,358.59x = 468,926,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,926,522.14/29,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,972.38

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