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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,660.52, 44,490.80 and 8,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,660.52, 44,490.80 and 8,884 is: 13,326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,660.52 : 44,490.80 = 8,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,660.52/44,490.80 = 8,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,660.52x = 44,490.80 × 8,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,660.52x = 395,256,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,256,267.20/29,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.01

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