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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,571.94, 44,358.59 and 9,852.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,571.94, 44,358.59 and 9,852.09 is: 14,778.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,571.94 : 44,358.59 = 9,852.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,571.94/44,358.59 = 9,852.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,571.94x = 44,358.59 × 9,852.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,571.94x = 437,024,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,024,820.95/29,571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,778.36

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