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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,673.78, 44,511.11 and 9,683.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,673.78, 44,511.11 and 9,683.18 is: 14,524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,673.78 : 44,511.11 = 9,683.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,673.78/44,511.11 = 9,683.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,673.78x = 44,511.11 × 9,683.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,673.78x = 431,009,090.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,009,090.13/29,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.91

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