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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,694.54, 44,545.92 and 9,978.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,694.54, 44,545.92 and 9,978.74 is: 14,969.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,694.54 : 44,545.92 = 9,978.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,694.54/44,545.92 = 9,978.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,694.54x = 44,545.92 × 9,978.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,694.54x = 444,512,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,512,153.74/29,694.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,969.49

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