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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,179.08, 43,772.67 and 9,451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,179.08, 43,772.67 and 9,451.26 is: 14,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,179.08 : 43,772.67 = 9,451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,179.08/43,772.67 = 9,451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,179.08x = 43,772.67 × 9,451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,179.08x = 413,706,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,706,885.06/29,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,178.20

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