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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,332.31, 44,001.05 and 8,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,332.31, 44,001.05 and 8,272.52 is: 12,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,332.31 : 44,001.05 = 8,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,332.31/44,001.05 = 8,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,332.31x = 44,001.05 × 8,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,332.31x = 363,999,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,999,304.78/29,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.50

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