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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,558.70, 44,338.44 and 9,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,558.70, 44,338.44 and 9,837.26 is: 14,756.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,558.70 : 44,338.44 = 9,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,558.70/44,338.44 = 9,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,558.70x = 44,338.44 × 9,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,558.70x = 436,168,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,168,762.27/29,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,756.02

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