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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,415.88, 44,127.06 and 8,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,415.88, 44,127.06 and 8,641 is: 12,962.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,415.88 : 44,127.06 = 8,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,415.88/44,127.06 = 8,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,415.88x = 44,127.06 × 8,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,415.88x = 381,301,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,301,925.46/29,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.45

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