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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,374.68, 44,062.56 and 10,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,374.68, 44,062.56 and 10,668 is: 16,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,374.68 : 44,062.56 = 10,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,374.68/44,062.56 = 10,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,374.68x = 44,062.56 × 10,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,374.68x = 470,059,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,059,390.08/29,374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.20

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