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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,366.22, 44,048.93 and 7,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,366.22, 44,048.93 and 7,179.79 is: 10,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,366.22 : 44,048.93 = 7,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,366.22/44,048.93 = 7,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,366.22x = 44,048.93 × 7,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,366.22x = 316,261,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,261,864.83/29,366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.58

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