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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.67, 43,997.88 and 9,605.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.67, 43,997.88 and 9,605.49 is: 14,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.67 : 43,997.88 = 9,605.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.67/43,997.88 = 9,605.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.67x = 43,997.88 × 9,605.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.67x = 422,621,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,621,067.39/29,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,410.32

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