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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,430.16, 44,138.99 and 9,704.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,430.16, 44,138.99 and 9,704.03 is: 14,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,430.16 : 44,138.99 = 9,704.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,430.16/44,138.99 = 9,704.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,430.16x = 44,138.99 × 9,704.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,430.16x = 428,325,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,325,886.69/29,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,553.98

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