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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,397.79, 44,102.76 and 9,677.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,397.79, 44,102.76 and 9,677.53 is: 14,518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,397.79 : 44,102.76 = 9,677.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,397.79/44,102.76 = 9,677.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,397.79x = 44,102.76 × 9,677.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,397.79x = 426,805,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,805,782.98/29,397.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,518.29

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