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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,935.56, 44,903.40 and 9,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,935.56, 44,903.40 and 9,159 is: 13,738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,935.56 : 44,903.40 = 9,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,935.56/44,903.40 = 9,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,935.56x = 44,903.40 × 9,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,935.56x = 411,270,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,270,240.60/29,935.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.52

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