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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,046.87, 43,570.31 and 9,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,046.87, 43,570.31 and 9,327.02 is: 13,990.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,046.87 : 43,570.31 = 9,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,046.87/43,570.31 = 9,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,046.87x = 43,570.31 × 9,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,046.87x = 406,380,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,380,888.29/29,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.52

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