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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,362.94, 44,049 and 9,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,362.94, 44,049 and 9,637 is: 14,457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,362.94 : 44,049 = 9,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,362.94/44,049 = 9,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,362.94x = 44,049 × 9,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,362.94x = 424,500,213
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,500,213/29,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,457.01

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