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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,845.12, 44,773.44 and 9,071.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,845.12, 44,773.44 and 9,071.68 is: 13,609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,845.12 : 44,773.44 = 9,071.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,845.12/44,773.44 = 9,071.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,845.12x = 44,773.44 × 9,071.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,845.12x = 406,170,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,170,320.18/29,845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.27

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