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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,558.73, 44,321.69 and 9,826.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,558.73, 44,321.69 and 9,826.53 is: 14,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,558.73 : 44,321.69 = 9,826.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,558.73/44,321.69 = 9,826.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,558.73x = 44,321.69 × 9,826.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,558.73x = 435,528,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,528,274.80/29,558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,734.33

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