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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,481.80, 44,222.70 and 9,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,481.80, 44,222.70 and 9,763.40 is: 14,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,481.80 : 44,222.70 = 9,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,481.80/44,222.70 = 9,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,481.80x = 44,222.70 × 9,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,481.80x = 431,763,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,763,909.18/29,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,645.10

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