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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,496.96, 44,217.72 and 10,772.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,496.96, 44,217.72 and 10,772.64 is: 16,148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,496.96 : 44,217.72 = 10,772.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,496.96/44,217.72 = 10,772.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,496.96x = 44,217.72 × 10,772.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,496.96x = 476,341,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,341,579.18/29,496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,148.84

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