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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,658.89, 44,486.96 and 8,598.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,658.89, 44,486.96 and 8,598.31 is: 12,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,658.89 : 44,486.96 = 8,598.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,658.89/44,486.96 = 8,598.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,658.89x = 44,486.96 × 8,598.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,658.89x = 382,512,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,512,518.83/29,658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,897.06

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