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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,570.46, 44,356.50 and 9,848.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,570.46, 44,356.50 and 9,848.31 is: 14,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,570.46 : 44,356.50 = 9,848.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,570.46/44,356.50 = 9,848.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,570.46x = 44,356.50 × 9,848.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,570.46x = 436,836,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,836,562.52/29,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.73

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