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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,659.16, 44,481.79 and 8,593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,659.16, 44,481.79 and 8,593.59 is: 12,888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,659.16 : 44,481.79 = 8,593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,659.16/44,481.79 = 8,593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,659.16x = 44,481.79 × 8,593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,659.16x = 382,258,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,258,443.27/29,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.38

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