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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,540.76, 44,319.72 and 9,549.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,540.76, 44,319.72 and 9,549.83 is: 14,327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,540.76 : 44,319.72 = 9,549.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,540.76/44,319.72 = 9,549.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,540.76x = 44,319.72 × 9,549.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,540.76x = 423,245,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,245,570.05/29,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,327.51

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