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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,640.33, 44,451.24 and 9,914.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,640.33, 44,451.24 and 9,914.27 is: 14,868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,640.33 : 44,451.24 = 9,914.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,640.33/44,451.24 = 9,914.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,640.33x = 44,451.24 × 9,914.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,640.33x = 440,701,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,701,595.19/29,640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.31

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