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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,152.76, 43,728.86 and 9,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,152.76, 43,728.86 and 9,430.88 is: 14,146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,152.76 : 43,728.86 = 9,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,152.76/43,728.86 = 9,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,152.76x = 43,728.86 × 9,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,152.76x = 412,401,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,401,631.20/29,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.23

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