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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,855.91, 44,784.96 and 9,865.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,855.91, 44,784.96 and 9,865.92 is: 14,799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,855.91 : 44,784.96 = 9,865.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,855.91/44,784.96 = 9,865.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,855.91x = 44,784.96 × 9,865.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,855.91x = 441,844,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,844,832.56/29,855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,799.24

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