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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,537.68, 44,306.52 and 8,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,537.68, 44,306.52 and 8,761 is: 13,141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,537.68 : 44,306.52 = 8,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,537.68/44,306.52 = 8,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,537.68x = 44,306.52 × 8,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,537.68x = 388,169,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,169,421.72/29,537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.50

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