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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,063.71, 43,596.62 and 8,005.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,063.71, 43,596.62 and 8,005.37 is: 12,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,063.71 : 43,596.62 = 8,005.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,063.71/43,596.62 = 8,005.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,063.71x = 43,596.62 × 8,005.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,063.71x = 349,007,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,007,202.85/29,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.35

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