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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,241.59, 43,872.57 and 9,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,241.59, 43,872.57 and 9,254.16 is: 13,884.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,241.59 : 43,872.57 = 9,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,241.59/43,872.57 = 9,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,241.59x = 43,872.57 × 9,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,241.59x = 406,003,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,003,782.39/29,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.47

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