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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,567.89, 44,354.27 and 8,507.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,567.89, 44,354.27 and 8,507.89 is: 12,762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,567.89 : 44,354.27 = 8,507.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,567.89/44,354.27 = 8,507.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,567.89x = 44,354.27 × 8,507.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,567.89x = 377,361,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,361,250.19/29,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.54

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