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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,337.15, 44,009.91 and 9,611.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,337.15, 44,009.91 and 9,611.49 is: 14,418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,337.15 : 44,009.91 = 9,611.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,337.15/44,009.91 = 9,611.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,337.15x = 44,009.91 × 9,611.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,337.15x = 423,000,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,000,809.87/29,337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,418.61

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