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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,786.67, 44,670.55 and 9,791.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,786.67, 44,670.55 and 9,791.55 is: 14,684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,786.67 : 44,670.55 = 9,791.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,786.67/44,670.55 = 9,791.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,786.67x = 44,670.55 × 9,791.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,786.67x = 437,393,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,393,923.85/29,786.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.22

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