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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,265.76, 43,908.50 and 9,278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,265.76, 43,908.50 and 9,278.52 is: 13,920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,265.76 : 43,908.50 = 9,278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,265.76/43,908.50 = 9,278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,265.76x = 43,908.50 × 9,278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,265.76x = 407,405,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,405,895.42/29,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.91

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