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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.77, 44,639.08 and 7,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.77, 44,639.08 and 7,270.60 is: 10,905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.77 : 44,639.08 = 7,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.77/44,639.08 = 7,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.77x = 44,639.08 × 7,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.77x = 324,552,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,552,934.94/29,759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.76

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