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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,768.62, 44,621.46 and 10,780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,768.62, 44,621.46 and 10,780.60 is: 16,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,768.62 : 44,621.46 = 10,780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,768.62/44,621.46 = 10,780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,768.62x = 44,621.46 × 10,780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,768.62x = 481,046,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,046,111.68/29,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,159.50

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