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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,376.31, 44,055.12 and 9,650.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,376.31, 44,055.12 and 9,650.29 is: 14,472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,376.31 : 44,055.12 = 9,650.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,376.31/44,055.12 = 9,650.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,376.31x = 44,055.12 × 9,650.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,376.31x = 425,144,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,144,683.98/29,376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,472.37

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