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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.79, 44,363.70 and 9,854.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.79, 44,363.70 and 9,854.23 is: 14,780.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.79 : 44,363.70 = 9,854.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.79/44,363.70 = 9,854.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.79x = 44,363.70 × 9,854.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.79x = 437,170,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,170,103.45/29,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,780.35

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