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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,396.79, 44,101.26 and 9,676.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,396.79, 44,101.26 and 9,676.53 is: 14,516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,396.79 : 44,101.26 = 9,676.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,396.79/44,101.26 = 9,676.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,396.79x = 44,101.26 × 9,676.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,396.79x = 426,747,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,747,165.43/29,396.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,516.79

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