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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.28, 44,511.87 and 9,683.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.28, 44,511.87 and 9,683.69 is: 14,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.28 : 44,511.87 = 9,683.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.28/44,511.87 = 9,683.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.28x = 44,511.87 × 9,683.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.28x = 431,038,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,038,927.84/29,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,525.68

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