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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,715.57, 44,573.36 and 9,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,715.57, 44,573.36 and 9,994.14 is: 14,991.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,715.57 : 44,573.36 = 9,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,715.57/44,573.36 = 9,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,715.57x = 44,573.36 × 9,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,715.57x = 445,472,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,472,350.14/29,715.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,991.21

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