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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,539.68, 44,309.52 and 8,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,539.68, 44,309.52 and 8,763 is: 13,144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,539.68 : 44,309.52 = 8,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,539.68/44,309.52 = 8,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,539.68x = 44,309.52 × 8,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,539.68x = 388,284,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,284,323.76/29,539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.50

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