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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,486.62, 44,225.61 and 8,711.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,486.62, 44,225.61 and 8,711.74 is: 13,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,486.62 : 44,225.61 = 8,711.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,486.62/44,225.61 = 8,711.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,486.62x = 44,225.61 × 8,711.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,486.62x = 385,282,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,282,015.66/29,486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.33

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