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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,477.21, 44,222.49 and 9,755.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,477.21, 44,222.49 and 9,755.73 is: 14,635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,477.21 : 44,222.49 = 9,755.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,477.21/44,222.49 = 9,755.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,477.21x = 44,222.49 × 9,755.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,477.21x = 431,422,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,422,672.37/29,477.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.80

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