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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,863.22, 44,800.70 and 9,871.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,863.22, 44,800.70 and 9,871.92 is: 14,809.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.22 : 44,800.70 = 9,871.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.22/44,800.70 = 9,871.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.22x = 44,800.70 × 9,871.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.22x = 442,268,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,268,876.98/29,863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,809.82

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