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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,271.96, 43,917.78 and 9,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,271.96, 43,917.78 and 9,284.72 is: 13,930.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,271.96 : 43,917.78 = 9,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,271.96/43,917.78 = 9,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,271.96x = 43,917.78 × 9,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,271.96x = 407,764,290.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,764,290.32/29,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.20

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