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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,119.50, 43,679.25 and 8,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,119.50, 43,679.25 and 8,343 is: 12,514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,119.50 : 43,679.25 = 8,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,119.50/43,679.25 = 8,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,119.50x = 43,679.25 × 8,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,119.50x = 364,415,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,415,982.75/29,119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.50

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