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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,439.72, 44,145.18 and 9,710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,439.72, 44,145.18 and 9,710.46 is: 14,560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,439.72 : 44,145.18 = 9,710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,439.72/44,145.18 = 9,710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,439.72x = 44,145.18 × 9,710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,439.72x = 428,670,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,670,004.58/29,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.94

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