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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,405.19, 44,108.51 and 8,629.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,405.19, 44,108.51 and 8,629.35 is: 12,944.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,405.19 : 44,108.51 = 8,629.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,405.19/44,108.51 = 8,629.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,405.19x = 44,108.51 × 8,629.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,405.19x = 380,627,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,627,727.62/29,405.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.24

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