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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.63, 44,514.92 and 10,959.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.63, 44,514.92 and 10,959.58 is: 16,440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.63 : 44,514.92 = 10,959.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.63/44,514.92 = 10,959.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.63x = 44,514.92 × 10,959.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.63x = 487,864,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,864,826.93/29,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.47

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