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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,338.79, 44,016.39 and 9,631.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,338.79, 44,016.39 and 9,631.19 is: 14,449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,338.79 : 44,016.39 = 9,631.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,338.79/44,016.39 = 9,631.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,338.79x = 44,016.39 × 9,631.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,338.79x = 423,930,297.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,930,297.21/29,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,449.48

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