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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,803.12, 44,711.16 and 9,028.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,803.12, 44,711.16 and 9,028.24 is: 13,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,803.12 : 44,711.16 = 9,028.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,803.12/44,711.16 = 9,028.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,803.12x = 44,711.16 × 9,028.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,803.12x = 403,663,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,663,083.16/29,803.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.32

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