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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,430.48, 44,147.88 and 8,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,430.48, 44,147.88 and 8,654.88 is: 12,982.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,430.48 : 44,147.88 = 8,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,430.48/44,147.88 = 8,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,430.48x = 44,147.88 × 8,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,430.48x = 382,094,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,094,603.65/29,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.96

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