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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,338.96, 44,014.56 and 9,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,338.96, 44,014.56 and 9,615.96 is: 14,425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,338.96 : 44,014.56 = 9,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,338.96/44,014.56 = 9,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,338.96x = 44,014.56 × 9,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,338.96x = 423,242,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,242,449.49/29,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.95

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