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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,591.49, 44,387.64 and 9,870.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,591.49, 44,387.64 and 9,870.06 is: 14,805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,591.49 : 44,387.64 = 9,870.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,591.49/44,387.64 = 9,870.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,591.49x = 44,387.64 × 9,870.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,591.49x = 438,108,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,108,670.06/29,591.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,805.23

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