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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,719, 44,582.22 and 10,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,719, 44,582.22 and 10,995.88 is: 16,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,719 : 44,582.22 = 10,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,719/44,582.22 = 10,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,719x = 44,582.22 × 10,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,719x = 490,220,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,220,741.25/29,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.20

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