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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,591.87, 44,386.92 and 9,870.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,591.87, 44,386.92 and 9,870.62 is: 14,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,591.87 : 44,386.92 = 9,870.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,591.87/44,386.92 = 9,870.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,591.87x = 44,386.92 × 9,870.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,591.87x = 438,126,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,126,198.36/29,591.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,805.63

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