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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,409.67, 44,121.93 and 8,633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,409.67, 44,121.93 and 8,633.17 is: 12,951.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,409.67 : 44,121.93 = 8,633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,409.67/44,121.93 = 8,633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,409.67x = 44,121.93 × 8,633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,409.67x = 380,912,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,912,122.42/29,409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.93

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