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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,861.67, 44,798.98 and 9,084.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,861.67, 44,798.98 and 9,084.63 is: 13,628.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,861.67 : 44,798.98 = 9,084.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,861.67/44,798.98 = 9,084.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,861.67x = 44,798.98 × 9,084.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,861.67x = 406,982,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,982,157.68/29,861.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.91

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