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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,580, 44,371.44 and 8,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,580, 44,371.44 and 8,803.68 is: 13,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,580 : 44,371.44 = 8,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,580/44,371.44 = 8,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,580x = 44,371.44 × 8,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,580x = 390,631,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,631,958.90/29,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.95

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