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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,363.94, 44,050.50 and 9,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,363.94, 44,050.50 and 9,638 is: 14,458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,363.94 : 44,050.50 = 9,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,363.94/44,050.50 = 9,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,363.94x = 44,050.50 × 9,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,363.94x = 424,558,719
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,558,719/29,363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,458.51

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