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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,507.52, 44,269.92 and 8,731.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,507.52, 44,269.92 and 8,731.56 is: 13,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,507.52 : 44,269.92 = 8,731.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,507.52/44,269.92 = 8,731.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,507.52x = 44,269.92 × 8,731.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,507.52x = 386,545,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,545,462.68/29,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.90

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