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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,383.79, 44,076.69 and 9,663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,383.79, 44,076.69 and 9,663.86 is: 14,496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,383.79 : 44,076.69 = 9,663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,383.79/44,076.69 = 9,663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,383.79x = 44,076.69 × 9,663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,383.79x = 425,950,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,950,741.04/29,383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,496.12

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