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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,939.56, 44,909.40 and 9,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,939.56, 44,909.40 and 9,163 is: 13,744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,939.56 : 44,909.40 = 9,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,939.56/44,909.40 = 9,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,939.56x = 44,909.40 × 9,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,939.56x = 411,504,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,504,832.20/29,939.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.52

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