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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,266, 43,899.52 and 9,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,266, 43,899.52 and 9,544.48 is: 14,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,266 : 43,899.52 = 9,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,266/43,899.52 = 9,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,266x = 43,899.52 × 9,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,266x = 418,998,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,998,090.65/29,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,316.89

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