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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,724.91, 44,559.46 and 9,989.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,724.91, 44,559.46 and 9,989.67 is: 14,975.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,724.91 : 44,559.46 = 9,989.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,724.91/44,559.46 = 9,989.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,724.91x = 44,559.46 × 9,989.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,724.91x = 445,134,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,134,300.78/29,724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,975.13

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