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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,439.59, 44,158.86 and 7,253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,439.59, 44,158.86 and 7,253.15 is: 10,879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,439.59 : 44,158.86 = 7,253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,439.59/44,158.86 = 7,253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,439.59x = 44,158.86 × 7,253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,439.59x = 320,290,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,290,614.61/29,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.59

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