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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,474, 44,212.22 and 8,697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,474, 44,212.22 and 8,697.50 is: 13,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,474 : 44,212.22 = 8,697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,474/44,212.22 = 8,697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,474x = 44,212.22 × 8,697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,474x = 384,535,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,535,783.45/29,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.61

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