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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.14, 44,137.73 and 8,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.14, 44,137.73 and 8,663.22 is: 12,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.14 : 44,137.73 = 8,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.14/44,137.73 = 8,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.14x = 44,137.73 × 8,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.14x = 382,374,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,374,865.29/29,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,994.84

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