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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,591.16, 44,370.36 and 9,858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,591.16, 44,370.36 and 9,858.96 is: 14,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,591.16 : 44,370.36 = 9,858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,591.16/44,370.36 = 9,858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,591.16x = 44,370.36 × 9,858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,591.16x = 437,445,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,445,604.43/29,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,782.98

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