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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,332.61, 44,007.20 and 8,272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,332.61, 44,007.20 and 8,272.85 is: 12,411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,332.61 : 44,007.20 = 8,272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,332.61/44,007.20 = 8,272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,332.61x = 44,007.20 × 8,272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,332.61x = 364,064,964.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,064,964.52/29,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.61

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