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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,174.09, 43,753.82 and 8,397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,174.09, 43,753.82 and 8,397.59 is: 12,594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,174.09 : 43,753.82 = 8,397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,174.09/43,753.82 = 8,397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,174.09x = 43,753.82 × 8,397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,174.09x = 367,426,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,426,380.54/29,174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.27

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