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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,451.64, 44,178.88 and 9,729.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,451.64, 44,178.88 and 9,729.76 is: 14,595.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,451.64 : 44,178.88 = 9,729.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,451.64/44,178.88 = 9,729.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,451.64x = 44,178.88 × 9,729.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,451.64x = 429,849,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,849,899.47/29,451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.11

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