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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,049.72, 43,580.28 and 9,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,049.72, 43,580.28 and 9,326.76 is: 13,991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,049.72 : 43,580.28 = 9,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,049.72/43,580.28 = 9,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,049.72x = 43,580.28 × 9,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,049.72x = 406,462,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,462,812.29/29,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,991.97

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