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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,822.50, 44,734.02 and 9,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,822.50, 44,734.02 and 9,046 is: 13,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,822.50 : 44,734.02 = 9,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,822.50/44,734.02 = 9,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,822.50x = 44,734.02 × 9,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,822.50x = 404,663,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,663,944.92/29,822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,569.08

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