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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,329.65, 43,997.07 and 8,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,329.65, 43,997.07 and 8,269.88 is: 12,405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,329.65 : 43,997.07 = 8,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,329.65/43,997.07 = 8,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,329.65x = 43,997.07 × 8,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,329.65x = 363,850,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,850,489.25/29,329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.55

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