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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,356.86, 44,033.76 and 9,632.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,356.86, 44,033.76 and 9,632.82 is: 14,448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,356.86 : 44,033.76 = 9,632.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,356.86/44,033.76 = 9,632.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,356.86x = 44,033.76 × 9,632.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,356.86x = 424,169,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,169,284.00/29,356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,448.73

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