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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,527.74, 44,282.03 and 9,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,527.74, 44,282.03 and 9,801 is: 14,698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,527.74 : 44,282.03 = 9,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,527.74/44,282.03 = 9,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,527.74x = 44,282.03 × 9,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,527.74x = 434,008,127.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,008,127.03/29,527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,698.32

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