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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,405.72, 44,107.50 and 7,219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,405.72, 44,107.50 and 7,219.16 is: 10,828.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,405.72 : 44,107.50 = 7,219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,405.72/44,107.50 = 7,219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,405.72x = 44,107.50 × 7,219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,405.72x = 318,419,099.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,419,099.70/29,405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,828.47

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