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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,710.38, 44,560.80 and 10,999.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,710.38, 44,560.80 and 10,999.29 is: 16,497.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,710.38 : 44,560.80 = 10,999.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,710.38/44,560.80 = 10,999.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,710.38x = 44,560.80 × 10,999.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,710.38x = 490,137,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,137,161.83/29,710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,497.17

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