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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,424, 44,136 and 8,647.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,424, 44,136 and 8,647.50 is: 12,971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,424 : 44,136 = 8,647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,424/44,136 = 8,647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,424x = 44,136 × 8,647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,424x = 381,666,060
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,666,060/29,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.25

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