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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,254.58, 43,888.47 and 9,265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,254.58, 43,888.47 and 9,265.29 is: 13,900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,254.58 : 43,888.47 = 9,265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,254.58/43,888.47 = 9,265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,254.58x = 43,888.47 × 9,265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,254.58x = 406,639,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,639,402.21/29,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.03

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