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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,827.50, 44,741.52 and 9,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,827.50, 44,741.52 and 9,051 is: 13,576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,827.50 : 44,741.52 = 9,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,827.50/44,741.52 = 9,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,827.50x = 44,741.52 × 9,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,827.50x = 404,955,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,955,497.52/29,827.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.58

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