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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,552.70, 44,329.44 and 9,831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,552.70, 44,329.44 and 9,831.26 is: 14,747.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,552.70 : 44,329.44 = 9,831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,552.70/44,329.44 = 9,831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,552.70x = 44,329.44 × 9,831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,552.70x = 435,814,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,814,250.29/29,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,747.02

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