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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,502.83, 44,248.09 and 10,791.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,502.83, 44,248.09 and 10,791.67 is: 16,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,502.83 : 44,248.09 = 10,791.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,502.83/44,248.09 = 10,791.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,502.83x = 44,248.09 × 10,791.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,502.83x = 477,510,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,510,785.41/29,502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.25

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