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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,514.78, 44,274.80 and 9,793.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,514.78, 44,274.80 and 9,793.51 is: 14,691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,514.78 : 44,274.80 = 9,793.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,514.78/44,274.80 = 9,793.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,514.78x = 44,274.80 × 9,793.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,514.78x = 433,605,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,605,610.34/29,514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.13

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