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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.63, 44,221.85 and 9,755.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.63, 44,221.85 and 9,755.17 is: 14,635.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.63 : 44,221.85 = 9,755.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.63/44,221.85 = 9,755.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.63x = 44,221.85 × 9,755.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.63x = 431,391,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,391,541.72/29,476.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.04

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