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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,858.04, 44,777.49 and 9,863.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,858.04, 44,777.49 and 9,863.79 is: 14,792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858.04 : 44,777.49 = 9,863.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858.04/44,777.49 = 9,863.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858.04x = 44,777.49 × 9,863.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858.04x = 441,675,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,675,758.09/29,858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,792.52

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