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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,005.48, 43,498.95 and 9,279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,005.48, 43,498.95 and 9,279.34 is: 13,916.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,005.48 : 43,498.95 = 9,279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,005.48/43,498.95 = 9,279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,005.48x = 43,498.95 × 9,279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,005.48x = 403,641,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,641,546.69/29,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.04

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