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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,842.63, 44,754.78 and 9,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,842.63, 44,754.78 and 9,848.44 is: 14,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,842.63 : 44,754.78 = 9,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,842.63/44,754.78 = 9,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,842.63x = 44,754.78 × 9,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,842.63x = 440,764,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,764,765.54/29,842.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,769.64

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