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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,412.67, 44,126.43 and 8,636.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,412.67, 44,126.43 and 8,636.17 is: 12,956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,412.67 : 44,126.43 = 8,636.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,412.67/44,126.43 = 8,636.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,412.67x = 44,126.43 × 8,636.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,412.67x = 381,083,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,083,350.97/29,412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,956.44

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