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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,381.67, 44,079.03 and 9,659.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,381.67, 44,079.03 and 9,659.43 is: 14,491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,381.67 : 44,079.03 = 9,659.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,381.67/44,079.03 = 9,659.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,381.67x = 44,079.03 × 9,659.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,381.67x = 425,778,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,778,304.75/29,381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,491.29

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