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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,771.98, 44,626.52 and 10,783.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,771.98, 44,626.52 and 10,783.96 is: 16,164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,771.98 : 44,626.52 = 10,783.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,771.98/44,626.52 = 10,783.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,771.98x = 44,626.52 × 10,783.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,771.98x = 481,250,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,250,606.62/29,771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,164.55

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