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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,396.24, 44,095.80 and 8,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,396.24, 44,095.80 and 8,618 is: 12,927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,396.24 : 44,095.80 = 8,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,396.24/44,095.80 = 8,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,396.24x = 44,095.80 × 8,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,396.24x = 380,017,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,017,604.40/29,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.42

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