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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,591.68, 44,387.69 and 9,870.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,591.68, 44,387.69 and 9,870.18 is: 14,805.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,591.68 : 44,387.69 = 9,870.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,591.68/44,387.69 = 9,870.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,591.68x = 44,387.69 × 9,870.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,591.68x = 438,114,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,114,490.08/29,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,805.33

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