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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,099.61, 43,638.45 and 9,372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,099.61, 43,638.45 and 9,372.87 is: 14,055.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,099.61 : 43,638.45 = 9,372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,099.61/43,638.45 = 9,372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,099.61x = 43,638.45 × 9,372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,099.61x = 409,017,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,017,518.85/29,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.77

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