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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,366.37, 44,049.42 and 7,179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,366.37, 44,049.42 and 7,179.87 is: 10,769.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,366.37 : 44,049.42 = 7,179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,366.37/44,049.42 = 7,179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,366.37x = 44,049.42 × 7,179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,366.37x = 316,269,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,269,109.18/29,366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.77

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