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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,477.39, 44,216.05 and 9,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,477.39, 44,216.05 and 9,486.44 is: 14,229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,477.39 : 44,216.05 = 9,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,477.39/44,216.05 = 9,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,477.39x = 44,216.05 × 9,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,477.39x = 419,452,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,452,995.20/29,477.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,229.65

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