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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,022, 43,536.72 and 8,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,022, 43,536.72 and 8,246.04 is: 12,370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,022 : 43,536.72 = 8,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,022/43,536.72 = 8,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,022x = 43,536.72 × 8,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,022x = 359,005,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,005,534.59/29,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.12

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