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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,416.14, 44,126.82 and 8,356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,416.14, 44,126.82 and 8,356.32 is: 12,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,416.14 : 44,126.82 = 8,356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,416.14/44,126.82 = 8,356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,416.14x = 44,126.82 × 8,356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,416.14x = 368,737,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,737,828.50/29,416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.22

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