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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.31, 44,056.62 and 9,651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.31, 44,056.62 and 9,651.29 is: 14,473.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.31 : 44,056.62 = 9,651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.31/44,056.62 = 9,651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.31x = 44,056.62 × 9,651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.31x = 425,203,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,203,216.04/29,377.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,473.86

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