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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,272.91, 43,916.37 and 9,551.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,272.91, 43,916.37 and 9,551.51 is: 14,329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,272.91 : 43,916.37 = 9,551.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,272.91/43,916.37 = 9,551.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,272.91x = 43,916.37 × 9,551.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,272.91x = 419,467,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,467,427.64/29,272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,329.55

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