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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.58, 44,947.30 and 9,978.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.58, 44,947.30 and 9,978.39 is: 14,965.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.58 : 44,947.30 = 9,978.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.58/44,947.30 = 9,978.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.58x = 44,947.30 × 9,978.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.58x = 448,501,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,501,663.90/29,968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,965.73

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