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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,517.81, 44,267.10 and 9,791.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,517.81, 44,267.10 and 9,791.07 is: 14,683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,517.81 : 44,267.10 = 9,791.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,517.81/44,267.10 = 9,791.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,517.81x = 44,267.10 × 9,791.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,517.81x = 433,422,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,422,274.80/29,517.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,683.42

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