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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,941.08, 44,901.69 and 9,946.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,941.08, 44,901.69 and 9,946.05 is: 14,915.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,941.08 : 44,901.69 = 9,946.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,941.08/44,901.69 = 9,946.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,941.08x = 44,901.69 × 9,946.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,941.08x = 446,594,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,594,453.82/29,941.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,915.78

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