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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.36, 44,128.68 and 9,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.36, 44,128.68 and 9,700.24 is: 14,547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.36 : 44,128.68 = 9,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.36/44,128.68 = 9,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.36x = 44,128.68 × 9,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.36x = 428,058,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,058,786.88/29,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.27

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