Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.68, 44,797.02 and 9,088
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,864.68, 44,797.02 and 9,088 is: 13,632
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,864.68 : 44,797.02 = 9,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,864.68/44,797.02 = 9,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,864.68x = 44,797.02 × 9,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,864.68x = 407,115,317.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,115,317.76/29,864.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,632
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