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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,893.36, 44,844.96 and 9,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,893.36, 44,844.96 and 9,112 is: 13,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,893.36 : 44,844.96 = 9,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,893.36/44,844.96 = 9,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,893.36x = 44,844.96 × 9,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,893.36x = 408,627,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,627,275.52/29,893.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.50

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