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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,538.74, 44,298.54 and 9,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,538.74, 44,298.54 and 9,812 is: 14,714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,538.74 : 44,298.54 = 9,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,538.74/44,298.54 = 9,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,538.74x = 44,298.54 × 9,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,538.74x = 434,657,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,657,274.48/29,538.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,714.82

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