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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,170.59, 43,755.38 and 9,449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,170.59, 43,755.38 and 9,449.19 is: 14,173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,170.59 : 43,755.38 = 9,449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,170.59/43,755.38 = 9,449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,170.59x = 43,755.38 × 9,449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,170.59x = 413,452,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,452,851.90/29,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,173.62

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