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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,062, 43,593.41 and 8,285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,062, 43,593.41 and 8,285.50 is: 12,428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,062 : 43,593.41 = 8,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,062/43,593.41 = 8,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,062x = 43,593.41 × 8,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,062x = 361,193,198.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,193,198.56/29,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.37

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