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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.92, 44,129.32 and 9,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.92, 44,129.32 and 9,699.76 is: 14,546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.92 : 44,129.32 = 9,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.92/44,129.32 = 9,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.92x = 44,129.32 × 9,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.92x = 428,043,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,043,812.96/29,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,546.49

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