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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,840, 44,769.76 and 9,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,840, 44,769.76 and 9,063.52 is: 13,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,840 : 44,769.76 = 9,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,840/44,769.76 = 9,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,840x = 44,769.76 × 9,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,840x = 405,771,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,771,615.16/29,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.24

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