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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,574.94, 44,363.08 and 9,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,574.94, 44,363.08 and 9,855.08 is: 14,782.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,574.94 : 44,363.08 = 9,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,574.94/44,363.08 = 9,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,574.94x = 44,363.08 × 9,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,574.94x = 437,201,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,201,702.45/29,574.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,782.84

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