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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,326.16, 43,991.83 and 8,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,326.16, 43,991.83 and 8,266.38 is: 12,400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,326.16 : 43,991.83 = 8,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,326.16/43,991.83 = 8,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,326.16x = 43,991.83 × 8,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,326.16x = 363,653,204.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,653,204.34/29,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.30

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