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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.95, 44,589.62 and 10,999.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.95, 44,589.62 and 10,999.19 is: 16,497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.95 : 44,589.62 = 10,999.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.95/44,589.62 = 10,999.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.95x = 44,589.62 × 10,999.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.95x = 490,449,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,449,841.38/29,727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,497.94

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