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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,439.90, 44,153.58 and 9,713.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,439.90, 44,153.58 and 9,713.82 is: 14,568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,439.90 : 44,153.58 = 9,713.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,439.90/44,153.58 = 9,713.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,439.90x = 44,153.58 × 9,713.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,439.90x = 428,899,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,899,928.48/29,439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,568.66

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