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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,451.96, 44,168.40 and 9,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,451.96, 44,168.40 and 9,725.76 is: 14,585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,451.96 : 44,168.40 = 9,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,451.96/44,168.40 = 9,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,451.96x = 44,168.40 × 9,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,451.96x = 429,571,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,571,257.98/29,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,585.49

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