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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,353.66, 44,036.87 and 9,631.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,353.66, 44,036.87 and 9,631.46 is: 14,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,353.66 : 44,036.87 = 9,631.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,353.66/44,036.87 = 9,631.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,353.66x = 44,036.87 × 9,631.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,353.66x = 424,139,413.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,139,413.87/29,353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,449.29

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