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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.26, 44,266.89 and 8,734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.26, 44,266.89 and 8,734.76 is: 13,102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.26 : 44,266.89 = 8,734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.26/44,266.89 = 8,734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.26x = 44,266.89 × 8,734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.26x = 386,660,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,660,660.10/29,511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.14

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