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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,343.28, 44,005.71 and 9,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,343.28, 44,005.71 and 9,617.44 is: 14,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,343.28 : 44,005.71 = 9,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,343.28/44,005.71 = 9,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,343.28x = 44,005.71 × 9,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,343.28x = 423,222,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,222,275.58/29,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,423.14

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