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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,749.16, 41,629.97 and 8,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,749.16, 41,629.97 and 8,029.24 is: 12,045.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,749.16 : 41,629.97 = 8,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,749.16/41,629.97 = 8,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,749.16x = 41,629.97 × 8,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,749.16x = 334,257,020.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,257,020.32/27,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,045.66

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