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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,359.15, 44,029.81 and 8,297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,359.15, 44,029.81 and 8,297.53 is: 12,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,359.15 : 44,029.81 = 8,297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,359.15/44,029.81 = 8,297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,359.15x = 44,029.81 × 8,297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,359.15x = 365,338,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,338,669.37/29,359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.78

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