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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,599.43, 44,399.61 and 9,878.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,599.43, 44,399.61 and 9,878.09 is: 14,817.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,599.43 : 44,399.61 = 9,878.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,599.43/44,399.61 = 9,878.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,599.43x = 44,399.61 × 9,878.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,599.43x = 438,583,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,583,121.55/29,599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,817.29

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