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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,713.16, 44,541.82 and 9,977.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,713.16, 44,541.82 and 9,977.88 is: 14,957.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,713.16 : 44,541.82 = 9,977.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,713.16/44,541.82 = 9,977.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,713.16x = 44,541.82 × 9,977.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,713.16x = 444,432,712.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,432,712.23/29,713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,957.44

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