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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,111.76, 43,666.68 and 8,053.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,111.76, 43,666.68 and 8,053.05 is: 12,079.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,111.76 : 43,666.68 = 8,053.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,111.76/43,666.68 = 8,053.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,111.76x = 43,666.68 × 8,053.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,111.76x = 351,649,957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,649,957.37/29,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.31

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