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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,314.52, 43,977.94 and 9,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,314.52, 43,977.94 and 9,591.54 is: 14,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,314.52 : 43,977.94 = 9,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,314.52/43,977.94 = 9,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,314.52x = 43,977.94 × 9,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,314.52x = 421,816,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,816,170.63/29,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.33

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