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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.94, 44,798.46 and 9,874.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.94, 44,798.46 and 9,874.92 is: 14,812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.94 : 44,798.46 = 9,874.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.94/44,798.46 = 9,874.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.94x = 44,798.46 × 9,874.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.94x = 442,381,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,381,208.62/29,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,812.73

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