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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,427.27, 44,134.50 and 10,707.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,427.27, 44,134.50 and 10,707.75 is: 16,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,427.27 : 44,134.50 = 10,707.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,427.27/44,134.50 = 10,707.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,427.27x = 44,134.50 × 10,707.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,427.27x = 472,581,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,581,192.38/29,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,059.29

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