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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,322.78, 43,993.49 and 9,596.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,322.78, 43,993.49 and 9,596.85 is: 14,398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,322.78 : 43,993.49 = 9,596.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,322.78/43,993.49 = 9,596.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,322.78x = 43,993.49 × 9,596.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,322.78x = 422,198,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,198,876.52/29,322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,398.32

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