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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,487, 44,230.50 and 7,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,487, 44,230.50 and 7,599 is: 11,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,487 : 44,230.50 = 7,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,487/44,230.50 = 7,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,487x = 44,230.50 × 7,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,487x = 336,107,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,107,569.50/29,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.50

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