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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.50, 44,267.52 and 7,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.50, 44,267.52 and 7,325.40 is: 10,987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.50 : 44,267.52 = 7,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.50/44,267.52 = 7,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.50x = 44,267.52 × 7,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.50x = 324,277,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,277,291.01/29,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,987.79

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