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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,592.65, 44,388.02 and 9,871.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,592.65, 44,388.02 and 9,871.37 is: 14,806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,592.65 : 44,388.02 = 9,871.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,592.65/44,388.02 = 9,871.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,592.65x = 44,388.02 × 9,871.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,592.65x = 438,170,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,170,297.69/29,592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,806.73

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