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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,871.93, 44,814.36 and 9,094.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,871.93, 44,814.36 and 9,094.89 is: 13,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,871.93 : 44,814.36 = 9,094.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,871.93/44,814.36 = 9,094.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,871.93x = 44,814.36 × 9,094.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,871.93x = 407,581,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,581,674.62/29,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.30

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