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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,934.12, 44,904.42 and 9,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,934.12, 44,904.42 and 9,159.24 is: 13,739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,934.12 : 44,904.42 = 9,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,934.12/44,904.42 = 9,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,934.12x = 44,904.42 × 9,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,934.12x = 411,290,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,290,359.84/29,934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.85

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