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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,475.63, 44,221.55 and 8,699.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,475.63, 44,221.55 and 8,699.13 is: 13,051.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,475.63 : 44,221.55 = 8,699.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,475.63/44,221.55 = 8,699.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,475.63x = 44,221.55 × 8,699.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,475.63x = 384,688,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,688,747.65/29,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.08

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