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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377, 44,065.50 and 7,489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377, 44,065.50 and 7,489 is: 11,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377 : 44,065.50 = 7,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377/44,065.50 = 7,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377x = 44,065.50 × 7,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377x = 330,006,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,006,529.50/29,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,233.50

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