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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,650.73, 44,477.71 and 9,927.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,650.73, 44,477.71 and 9,927.50 is: 14,891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,650.73 : 44,477.71 = 9,927.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,650.73/44,477.71 = 9,927.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,650.73x = 44,477.71 × 9,927.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,650.73x = 441,552,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,552,218.82/29,650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,891.78

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