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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,062.43, 43,565.78 and 9,327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,062.43, 43,565.78 and 9,327.49 is: 13,982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,062.43 : 43,565.78 = 9,327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,062.43/43,565.78 = 9,327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,062.43x = 43,565.78 × 9,327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,062.43x = 406,359,377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,359,377.29/29,062.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.29

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