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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,635.64, 44,444.24 and 9,909.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,635.64, 44,444.24 and 9,909.59 is: 14,861.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,635.64 : 44,444.24 = 9,909.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,635.64/44,444.24 = 9,909.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,635.64x = 44,444.24 × 9,909.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,635.64x = 440,423,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,423,924.49/29,635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,861.29

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