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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.57, 44,214.99 and 7,289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.57, 44,214.99 and 7,289.89 is: 10,934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.57 : 44,214.99 = 7,289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.57/44,214.99 = 7,289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.57x = 44,214.99 × 7,289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.57x = 322,322,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,322,233.90/29,476.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,934.86

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