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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.56, 44,124.28 and 10,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.56, 44,124.28 and 10,699 is: 16,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.56 : 44,124.28 = 10,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.56/44,124.28 = 10,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.56x = 44,124.28 × 10,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.56x = 472,085,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,085,671.72/29,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,044.48

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