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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,331.67, 44,003.88 and 9,609.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,331.67, 44,003.88 and 9,609.49 is: 14,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,331.67 : 44,003.88 = 9,609.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,331.67/44,003.88 = 9,609.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,331.67x = 44,003.88 × 9,609.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,331.67x = 422,854,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,854,844.82/29,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,416.32

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