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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,549, 44,329.98 and 9,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,549, 44,329.98 and 9,841.70 is: 14,764.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,549 : 44,329.98 = 9,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,549/44,329.98 = 9,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,549x = 44,329.98 × 9,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,549x = 436,282,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,282,364.17/29,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,764.71

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