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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,281.79, 43,891.70 and 9,555.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,281.79, 43,891.70 and 9,555.05 is: 14,322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,281.79 : 43,891.70 = 9,555.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,281.79/43,891.70 = 9,555.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,281.79x = 43,891.70 × 9,555.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,281.79x = 419,387,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,387,120.85/29,281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,322.46

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