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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,544.68, 44,317.04 and 8,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,544.68, 44,317.04 and 8,768 is: 13,152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,544.68 : 44,317.04 = 8,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,544.68/44,317.04 = 8,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,544.68x = 44,317.04 × 8,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,544.68x = 388,571,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,571,806.72/29,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.01

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