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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,313, 43,976.46 and 9,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,313, 43,976.46 and 9,591.54 is: 14,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,313 : 43,976.46 = 9,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,313/43,976.46 = 9,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,313x = 43,976.46 × 9,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,313x = 421,801,975.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,801,975.15/29,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.59

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