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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,391.99, 44,073.30 and 9,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,391.99, 44,073.30 and 9,398.88 is: 14,093.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,391.99 : 44,073.30 = 9,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,391.99/44,073.30 = 9,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,391.99x = 44,073.30 × 9,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,391.99x = 414,239,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,239,657.90/29,391.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,093.62

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