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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,859.62, 44,787.80 and 9,081.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,859.62, 44,787.80 and 9,081.50 is: 13,621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,859.62 : 44,787.80 = 9,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,859.62/44,787.80 = 9,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,859.62x = 44,787.80 × 9,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,859.62x = 406,740,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,740,405.70/29,859.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.75

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