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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,031.09, 43,545.69 and 8,254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,031.09, 43,545.69 and 8,254.59 is: 12,381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,031.09 : 43,545.69 = 8,254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,031.09/43,545.69 = 8,254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,031.09x = 43,545.69 × 8,254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,031.09x = 359,451,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,451,817.22/29,031.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.62

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