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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,859.12, 44,787.06 and 9,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,859.12, 44,787.06 and 9,081 is: 13,621.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,859.12 : 44,787.06 = 9,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,859.12/44,787.06 = 9,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,859.12x = 44,787.06 × 9,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,859.12x = 406,711,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,711,291.86/29,859.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.01

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