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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,349.20, 44,007.60 and 9,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,349.20, 44,007.60 and 9,617.60 is: 14,421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,349.20 : 44,007.60 = 9,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,349.20/44,007.60 = 9,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,349.20x = 44,007.60 × 9,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,349.20x = 423,247,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,247,493.76/29,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,421.09

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