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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,366.16, 44,048.84 and 7,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,366.16, 44,048.84 and 7,179.72 is: 10,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,366.16 : 44,048.84 = 7,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,366.16/44,048.84 = 7,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,366.16x = 44,048.84 × 7,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,366.16x = 316,258,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,258,438.67/29,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.49

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