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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,619.69, 44,422.96 and 8,555.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,619.69, 44,422.96 and 8,555.14 is: 12,830.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,619.69 : 44,422.96 = 8,555.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,619.69/44,422.96 = 8,555.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,619.69x = 44,422.96 × 8,555.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,619.69x = 380,044,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,044,642.01/29,619.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.81

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