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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,324.66, 43,983.53 and 8,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,324.66, 43,983.53 and 8,266.28 is: 12,398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,324.66 : 43,983.53 = 8,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,324.66/43,983.53 = 8,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,324.66x = 43,983.53 × 8,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,324.66x = 363,580,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,580,133.04/29,324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.44

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