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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.02, 44,258.46 and 9,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.02, 44,258.46 and 9,785.28 is: 14,674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.02 : 44,258.46 = 9,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.02/44,258.46 = 9,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.02x = 44,258.46 × 9,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.02x = 433,081,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,081,423.47/29,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,674.75

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