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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,513, 44,278.15 and 9,522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,513, 44,278.15 and 9,522.09 is: 14,285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,513 : 44,278.15 = 9,522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,513/44,278.15 = 9,522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,513x = 44,278.15 × 9,522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,513x = 421,620,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,620,529.33/29,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.93

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