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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.42, 44,885.01 and 9,147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.42, 44,885.01 and 9,147.92 is: 13,721.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.42 : 44,885.01 = 9,147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.42/44,885.01 = 9,147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.42x = 44,885.01 × 9,147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.42x = 410,604,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,604,480.68/29,924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,721.38

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