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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,856.54, 44,791.29 and 9,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,856.54, 44,791.29 and 9,079.50 is: 13,621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,856.54 : 44,791.29 = 9,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,856.54/44,791.29 = 9,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,856.54x = 44,791.29 × 9,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,856.54x = 406,682,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,682,517.56/29,856.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.22

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