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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436, 44,137.59 and 9,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436, 44,137.59 and 9,709.26 is: 14,558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436 : 44,137.59 = 9,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436/44,137.59 = 9,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436x = 44,137.59 × 9,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436x = 428,543,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,543,337.08/29,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,558.48

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