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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.22, 44,590.38 and 7,238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.22, 44,590.38 and 7,238.08 is: 10,857.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.22 : 44,590.38 = 7,238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.22/44,590.38 = 7,238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.22x = 44,590.38 × 7,238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.22x = 322,748,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,748,737.67/29,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,857.01

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