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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,408.13, 44,111.76 and 7,221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,408.13, 44,111.76 and 7,221.42 is: 10,832.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,408.13 : 44,111.76 = 7,221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,408.13/44,111.76 = 7,221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,408.13x = 44,111.76 × 7,221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,408.13x = 318,549,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,549,545.90/29,408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.02

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