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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.64, 44,135.48 and 8,661.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.64, 44,135.48 and 8,661.72 is: 12,992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.64 : 44,135.48 = 8,661.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.64/44,135.48 = 8,661.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.64x = 44,135.48 × 8,661.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.64x = 382,289,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,289,169.83/29,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.59

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