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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,513, 44,269.50 and 7,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,513, 44,269.50 and 7,625 is: 11,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,513 : 44,269.50 = 7,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,513/44,269.50 = 7,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,513x = 44,269.50 × 7,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,513x = 337,554,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,554,937.50/29,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,437.50

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