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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,479.53, 44,212.46 and 8,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,479.53, 44,212.46 and 8,419.02 is: 12,626.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,479.53 : 44,212.46 = 8,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,479.53/44,212.46 = 8,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,479.53x = 44,212.46 × 8,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,479.53x = 372,225,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,225,542.89/29,479.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.58

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