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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,573.28, 44,359.36 and 9,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,573.28, 44,359.36 and 9,853.28 is: 14,779.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,573.28 : 44,359.36 = 9,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,573.28/44,359.36 = 9,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,573.28x = 44,359.36 × 9,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,573.28x = 437,085,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,085,194.70/29,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,779.73

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