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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,401.24, 44,108.26 and 9,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,401.24, 44,108.26 and 9,679 is: 14,520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,401.24 : 44,108.26 = 9,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,401.24/44,108.26 = 9,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,401.24x = 44,108.26 × 9,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,401.24x = 426,923,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,923,848.54/29,401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,520.61

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