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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950.92, 44,926.38 and 9,171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950.92, 44,926.38 and 9,171.72 is: 13,757.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950.92 : 44,926.38 = 9,171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950.92/44,926.38 = 9,171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950.92x = 44,926.38 × 9,171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950.92x = 412,052,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,052,177.97/29,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.58

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