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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,700.08, 44,551.20 and 9,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,700.08, 44,551.20 and 9,979.28 is: 14,969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,700.08 : 44,551.20 = 9,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,700.08/44,551.20 = 9,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,700.08x = 44,551.20 × 9,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,700.08x = 444,588,899.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,588,899.14/29,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,969.28

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