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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,366.72, 44,049.68 and 7,180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,366.72, 44,049.68 and 7,180.29 is: 10,770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,366.72 : 44,049.68 = 7,180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,366.72/44,049.68 = 7,180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,366.72x = 44,049.68 × 7,180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,366.72x = 316,289,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,289,476.81/29,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,770.34

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