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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,533.70, 44,293.86 and 8,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,533.70, 44,293.86 and 8,473.70 is: 12,708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,533.70 : 44,293.86 = 8,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,533.70/44,293.86 = 8,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,533.70x = 44,293.86 × 8,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,533.70x = 375,332,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,332,660.01/29,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,708.63

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