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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,651.21, 44,475.23 and 7,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,651.21, 44,475.23 and 7,464.56 is: 11,196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,651.21 : 44,475.23 = 7,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,651.21/44,475.23 = 7,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,651.21x = 44,475.23 × 7,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,651.21x = 331,987,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,987,777.15/29,651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,196.43

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