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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,409.81, 44,103.68 and 10,685.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,409.81, 44,103.68 and 10,685.22 is: 16,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,409.81 : 44,103.68 = 10,685.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,409.81/44,103.68 = 10,685.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,409.81x = 44,103.68 × 10,685.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,409.81x = 471,257,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,257,470.18/29,409.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,023.82

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