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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.89, 44,066.84 and 8,601.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.89, 44,066.84 and 8,601.39 is: 12,902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.89 : 44,066.84 = 8,601.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.89/44,066.84 = 8,601.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.89x = 44,066.84 × 8,601.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.89x = 379,036,033.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,036,033.90/29,377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.09

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