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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,592.36, 44,380.98 and 8,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,592.36, 44,380.98 and 8,811 is: 13,214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,592.36 : 44,380.98 = 8,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,592.36/44,380.98 = 8,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,592.36x = 44,380.98 × 8,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,592.36x = 391,040,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,040,814.78/29,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.25

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