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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,429.27, 44,137.50 and 10,709.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,429.27, 44,137.50 and 10,709.75 is: 16,062.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,429.27 : 44,137.50 = 10,709.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,429.27/44,137.50 = 10,709.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,429.27x = 44,137.50 × 10,709.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,429.27x = 472,701,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,701,590.63/29,429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,062.29

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