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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,112.36, 43,663.68 and 8,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,112.36, 43,663.68 and 8,331 is: 12,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,112.36 : 43,663.68 = 8,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,112.36/43,663.68 = 8,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,112.36x = 43,663.68 × 8,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,112.36x = 363,762,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,762,118.08/29,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.11

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