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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,508.30, 44,255.97 and 9,788.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,508.30, 44,255.97 and 9,788.31 is: 14,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,508.30 : 44,255.97 = 9,788.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,508.30/44,255.97 = 9,788.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,508.30x = 44,255.97 × 9,788.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,508.30x = 433,191,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,191,153.71/29,508.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,680.32

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