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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.62, 44,255.90 and 8,447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.62, 44,255.90 and 8,447.87 is: 12,668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.62 : 44,255.90 = 8,447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.62/44,255.90 = 8,447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.62x = 44,255.90 × 8,447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.62x = 373,867,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,867,826.41/29,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.07

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