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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,592.62, 44,391.24 and 9,871.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,592.62, 44,391.24 and 9,871.15 is: 14,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,592.62 : 44,391.24 = 9,871.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,592.62/44,391.24 = 9,871.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,592.62x = 44,391.24 × 9,871.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,592.62x = 438,192,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,192,748.26/29,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,807.50

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