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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,320.67, 43,977.51 and 8,262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,320.67, 43,977.51 and 8,262.29 is: 12,392.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,320.67 : 43,977.51 = 8,262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,320.67/43,977.51 = 8,262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,320.67x = 43,977.51 × 8,262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,320.67x = 363,354,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,354,941.10/29,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.45

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