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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,335.15, 44,006.91 and 9,609.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,335.15, 44,006.91 and 9,609.49 is: 14,415.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,335.15 : 44,006.91 = 9,609.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,335.15/44,006.91 = 9,609.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,335.15x = 44,006.91 × 9,609.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,335.15x = 422,883,961.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,883,961.58/29,335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,415.61

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