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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,439.58, 44,159.46 and 7,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,439.58, 44,159.46 and 7,253.48 is: 10,880.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,439.58 : 44,159.46 = 7,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,439.58/44,159.46 = 7,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,439.58x = 44,159.46 × 7,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,439.58x = 320,309,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,309,759.92/29,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,880.24

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