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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,604.36, 44,410.86 and 9,879.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,604.36, 44,410.86 and 9,879.24 is: 14,820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,604.36 : 44,410.86 = 9,879.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,604.36/44,410.86 = 9,879.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,604.36x = 44,410.86 × 9,879.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,604.36x = 438,745,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,745,544.55/29,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,820.30

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