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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,699.49, 44,555.88 and 9,977.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,699.49, 44,555.88 and 9,977.51 is: 14,968.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,699.49 : 44,555.88 = 9,977.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,699.49/44,555.88 = 9,977.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,699.49x = 44,555.88 × 9,977.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,699.49x = 444,556,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,556,465.59/29,699.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,968.49

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