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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,384.64, 44,079.76 and 9,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,384.64, 44,079.76 and 9,663.36 is: 14,495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,384.64 : 44,079.76 = 9,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,384.64/44,079.76 = 9,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,384.64x = 44,079.76 × 9,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,384.64x = 425,958,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,958,589.59/29,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,495.96

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