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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,298.62, 43,950.52 and 8,238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,298.62, 43,950.52 and 8,238.84 is: 12,358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,298.62 : 43,950.52 = 8,238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,298.62/43,950.52 = 8,238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,298.62x = 43,950.52 × 8,238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,298.62x = 362,101,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,101,302.20/29,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.99

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