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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,121.50, 43,682.25 and 8,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,121.50, 43,682.25 and 8,345 is: 12,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,121.50 : 43,682.25 = 8,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,121.50/43,682.25 = 8,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,121.50x = 43,682.25 × 8,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,121.50x = 364,528,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,528,376.25/29,121.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.50

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