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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,421.70, 44,140.02 and 8,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,421.70, 44,140.02 and 8,645.20 is: 12,969.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,421.70 : 44,140.02 = 8,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,421.70/44,140.02 = 8,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,421.70x = 44,140.02 × 8,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,421.70x = 381,599,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,599,300.90/29,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.99

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