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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,483.81, 44,217.50 and 9,763.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,483.81, 44,217.50 and 9,763.91 is: 14,643.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,483.81 : 44,217.50 = 9,763.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,483.81/44,217.50 = 9,763.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,483.81x = 44,217.50 × 9,763.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,483.81x = 431,735,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,735,469.34/29,483.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,643.14

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