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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,139.08, 43,708.70 and 9,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,139.08, 43,708.70 and 9,419.40 is: 14,129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,139.08 : 43,708.70 = 9,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,139.08/43,708.70 = 9,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,139.08x = 43,708.70 × 9,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,139.08x = 411,709,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,709,728.78/29,139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,129.13

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