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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,442.08, 44,163.39 and 8,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,442.08, 44,163.39 and 8,382.10 is: 12,573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,442.08 : 44,163.39 = 8,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,442.08/44,163.39 = 8,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,442.08x = 44,163.39 × 8,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,442.08x = 370,182,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,182,152.68/29,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.23

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