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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,368.45, 44,057.28 and 9,642.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,368.45, 44,057.28 and 9,642.52 is: 14,465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,368.45 : 44,057.28 = 9,642.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,368.45/44,057.28 = 9,642.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,368.45x = 44,057.28 × 9,642.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,368.45x = 424,823,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,823,203.55/29,368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,465.29

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