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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,338.04, 44,008.68 and 8,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,338.04, 44,008.68 and 8,561 is: 12,841.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,338.04 : 44,008.68 = 8,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,338.04/44,008.68 = 8,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,338.04x = 44,008.68 × 8,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,338.04x = 376,758,309.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,758,309.48/29,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.97

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