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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,179.77, 43,753.96 and 9,185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,179.77, 43,753.96 and 9,185.50 is: 13,773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,179.77 : 43,753.96 = 9,185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,179.77/43,753.96 = 9,185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,179.77x = 43,753.96 × 9,185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,179.77x = 401,901,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,901,999.58/29,179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.31

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