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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,447.12, 44,177.88 and 10,730

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,447.12, 44,177.88 and 10,730 is: 16,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,447.12 : 44,177.88 = 10,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,447.12/44,177.88 = 10,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,447.12x = 44,177.88 × 10,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,447.12x = 474,028,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,028,652.40/29,447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,097.62

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