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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,640.21, 44,465.79 and 9,382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,640.21, 44,465.79 and 9,382.07 is: 14,074.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,640.21 : 44,465.79 = 9,382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,640.21/44,465.79 = 9,382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,640.21x = 44,465.79 × 9,382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,640.21x = 417,180,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,180,932.06/29,640.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,074.83

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