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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664.63, 44,499.92 and 10,949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664.63, 44,499.92 and 10,949.58 is: 16,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664.63 : 44,499.92 = 10,949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664.63/44,499.92 = 10,949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664.63x = 44,499.92 × 10,949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664.63x = 487,255,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,255,379.29/29,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.47

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