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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,216.78, 43,797.42 and 9,481.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,216.78, 43,797.42 and 9,481.53 is: 14,213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,216.78 : 43,797.42 = 9,481.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,216.78/43,797.42 = 9,481.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,216.78x = 43,797.42 × 9,481.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,216.78x = 415,266,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,266,551.65/29,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,213.29

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