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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,335.83, 44,004.44 and 8,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,335.83, 44,004.44 and 8,275.74 is: 12,413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,335.83 : 44,004.44 = 8,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,335.83/44,004.44 = 8,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,335.83x = 44,004.44 × 8,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,335.83x = 364,169,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,169,324.97/29,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.81

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