Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,361.94, 44,047.50 and 9,636
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,361.94, 44,047.50 and 9,636 is: 14,455.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,361.94 : 44,047.50 = 9,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,361.94/44,047.50 = 9,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,361.94x = 44,047.50 × 9,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,361.94x = 424,441,710 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,441,710/29,361.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,455.51
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