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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,429.90, 44,130.96 and 10,696.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,429.90, 44,130.96 and 10,696.76 is: 16,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,429.90 : 44,130.96 = 10,696.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,429.90/44,130.96 = 10,696.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,429.90x = 44,130.96 × 10,696.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,429.90x = 472,058,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,058,287.69/29,429.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,040.09

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