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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,431.26, 44,119.74 and 10,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,431.26, 44,119.74 and 10,706.76 is: 16,050.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,431.26 : 44,119.74 = 10,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,431.26/44,119.74 = 10,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,431.26x = 44,119.74 × 10,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,431.26x = 472,379,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,379,467.44/29,431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,050.26

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