Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,500.74, 44,241.54 and 9,774
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,500.74, 44,241.54 and 9,774 is: 14,657.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,500.74 : 44,241.54 = 9,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,500.74/44,241.54 = 9,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,500.74x = 44,241.54 × 9,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,500.74x = 432,416,830.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,416,830.29/29,500.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,657.83
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