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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,492.67, 44,227.26 and 10,768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,492.67, 44,227.26 and 10,768.44 is: 16,148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,492.67 : 44,227.26 = 10,768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,492.67/44,227.26 = 10,768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,492.67x = 44,227.26 × 10,768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,492.67x = 476,258,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,258,595.67/29,492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,148.37

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