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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,465.36, 44,188.64 and 9,740.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,465.36, 44,188.64 and 9,740.24 is: 14,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,465.36 : 44,188.64 = 9,740.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,465.36/44,188.64 = 9,740.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,465.36x = 44,188.64 × 9,740.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,465.36x = 430,407,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,407,958.87/29,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,607.25

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