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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,498.67, 44,236.26 and 10,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,498.67, 44,236.26 and 10,774.44 is: 16,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,498.67 : 44,236.26 = 10,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,498.67/44,236.26 = 10,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,498.67x = 44,236.26 × 10,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,498.67x = 476,620,929.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,620,929.19/29,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,157.37

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