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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,163.38, 43,752.69 and 9,172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,163.38, 43,752.69 and 9,172.04 is: 13,760.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,163.38 : 43,752.69 = 9,172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,163.38/43,752.69 = 9,172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,163.38x = 43,752.69 × 9,172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,163.38x = 401,301,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,301,204.02/29,163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.45

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