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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,254.67, 43,875.19 and 8,196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,254.67, 43,875.19 and 8,196.18 is: 12,292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,254.67 : 43,875.19 = 8,196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,254.67/43,875.19 = 8,196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,254.67x = 43,875.19 × 8,196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,254.67x = 359,608,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,608,913.79/29,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.36

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