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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,592.16, 44,371.86 and 9,859.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,592.16, 44,371.86 and 9,859.96 is: 14,784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,592.16 : 44,371.86 = 9,859.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,592.16/44,371.86 = 9,859.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,592.16x = 44,371.86 × 9,859.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,592.16x = 437,504,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,504,764.73/29,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,784.48

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