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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,710.53, 44,569.44 and 10,987.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,710.53, 44,569.44 and 10,987.38 is: 16,482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,710.53 : 44,569.44 = 10,987.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,710.53/44,569.44 = 10,987.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,710.53x = 44,569.44 × 10,987.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,710.53x = 489,701,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,701,373.67/29,710.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,482.42

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