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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,372.76, 44,059.14 and 10,655.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,372.76, 44,059.14 and 10,655.28 is: 15,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,372.76 : 44,059.14 = 10,655.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,372.76/44,059.14 = 10,655.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,372.76x = 44,059.14 × 10,655.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,372.76x = 469,462,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,462,473.26/29,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,982.92

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