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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,376.54, 44,048.25 and 9,649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,376.54, 44,048.25 and 9,649.80 is: 14,469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,376.54 : 44,048.25 = 9,649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,376.54/44,048.25 = 9,649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,376.54x = 44,048.25 × 9,649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,376.54x = 425,056,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,056,802.85/29,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.26

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