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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,474.46, 44,218.97 and 9,755.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,474.46, 44,218.97 and 9,755.01 is: 14,634.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,474.46 : 44,218.97 = 9,755.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,474.46/44,218.97 = 9,755.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,474.46x = 44,218.97 × 9,755.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,474.46x = 431,356,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,356,494.54/29,474.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,634.92

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