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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,368.16, 44,057.10 and 9,642.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,368.16, 44,057.10 and 9,642.33 is: 14,465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,368.16 : 44,057.10 = 9,642.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,368.16/44,057.10 = 9,642.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,368.16x = 44,057.10 × 9,642.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,368.16x = 424,813,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,813,097.04/29,368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,465.09

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