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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,857.12, 44,784.06 and 9,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,857.12, 44,784.06 and 9,079 is: 13,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,857.12 : 44,784.06 = 9,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,857.12/44,784.06 = 9,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,857.12x = 44,784.06 × 9,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,857.12x = 406,594,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,594,480.74/29,857.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.01

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