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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,675.35, 44,519.69 and 9,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,675.35, 44,519.69 and 9,953.40 is: 14,932.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,675.35 : 44,519.69 = 9,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,675.35/44,519.69 = 9,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,675.35x = 44,519.69 × 9,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,675.35x = 443,122,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,122,251.34/29,675.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,932.34

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