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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.68, 44,278.74 and 10,803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.68, 44,278.74 and 10,803.72 is: 16,195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.68 : 44,278.74 = 10,803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.68/44,278.74 = 10,803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.68x = 44,278.74 × 10,803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.68x = 478,375,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,375,108.91/29,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,195.97

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