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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.91, 43,901.82 and 8,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.91, 43,901.82 and 8,210.40 is: 12,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.91 : 43,901.82 = 8,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.91/43,901.82 = 8,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.91x = 43,901.82 × 8,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.91x = 360,451,502.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,451,502.93/29,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.17

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