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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,707.42, 44,558.96 and 10,978.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,707.42, 44,558.96 and 10,978.73 is: 16,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,707.42 : 44,558.96 = 10,978.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,707.42/44,558.96 = 10,978.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,707.42x = 44,558.96 × 10,978.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,707.42x = 489,200,513.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,200,513.23/29,707.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,467.28

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