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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,637.56, 44,462.42 and 9,916.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,637.56, 44,462.42 and 9,916.29 is: 14,876.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,637.56 : 44,462.42 = 9,916.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,637.56/44,462.42 = 9,916.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,637.56x = 44,462.42 × 9,916.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,637.56x = 440,902,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,902,201.24/29,637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,876.47

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