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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,386.50, 44,079.66 and 10,666.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,386.50, 44,079.66 and 10,666.51 is: 15,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,386.50 : 44,079.66 = 10,666.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,386.50/44,079.66 = 10,666.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,386.50x = 44,079.66 × 10,666.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,386.50x = 470,176,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,176,134.19/29,386.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,999.73

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