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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.78, 44,273.52 and 10,535.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.78, 44,273.52 and 10,535.94 is: 15,805.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.78 : 44,273.52 = 10,535.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.78/44,273.52 = 10,535.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.78x = 44,273.52 × 10,535.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.78x = 466,462,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,462,928.94/29,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,805.46

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