Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,042.34, 43,554 and 9,316.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,042.34, 43,554 and 9,316.20 is: 13,971.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,042.34 : 43,554 = 9,316.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,042.34/43,554 = 9,316.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,042.34x = 43,554 × 9,316.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,042.34x = 405,757,774.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,757,774.80/29,042.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,971.25
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