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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,161.89, 43,749.77 and 9,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,161.89, 43,749.77 and 9,440.44 is: 14,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,161.89 : 43,749.77 = 9,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,161.89/43,749.77 = 9,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,161.89x = 43,749.77 × 9,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,161.89x = 413,016,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,016,922.12/29,161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.90

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