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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,863.68, 44,795.52 and 9,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,863.68, 44,795.52 and 9,087 is: 13,630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.68 : 44,795.52 = 9,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.68/44,795.52 = 9,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.68x = 44,795.52 × 9,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.68x = 407,056,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,056,890.24/29,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.50

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