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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,508.77, 44,223.74 and 10,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,508.77, 44,223.74 and 10,771.19 is: 16,142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,508.77 : 44,223.74 = 10,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,508.77/44,223.74 = 10,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,508.77x = 44,223.74 × 10,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,508.77x = 476,342,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,342,252.19/29,508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,142.40

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