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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,486.83, 44,209.39 and 9,490.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,486.83, 44,209.39 and 9,490.13 is: 14,228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,486.83 : 44,209.39 = 9,490.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,486.83/44,209.39 = 9,490.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,486.83x = 44,209.39 × 9,490.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,486.83x = 419,552,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,552,858.32/29,486.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,228.48

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