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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.72, 44,711.70 and 9,030.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.72, 44,711.70 and 9,030.36 is: 13,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.72 : 44,711.70 = 9,030.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.72/44,711.70 = 9,030.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.72x = 44,711.70 × 9,030.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.72x = 403,762,747.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,762,747.21/29,811.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.76

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