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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436.36, 44,145.18 and 9,711.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436.36, 44,145.18 and 9,711.24 is: 14,563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436.36 : 44,145.18 = 9,711.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436.36/44,145.18 = 9,711.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436.36x = 44,145.18 × 9,711.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436.36x = 428,704,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,704,437.82/29,436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,563.77

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