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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.62, 44,567.50 and 7,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.62, 44,567.50 and 7,525 is: 11,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.62 : 44,567.50 = 7,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.62/44,567.50 = 7,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.62x = 44,567.50 × 7,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.62x = 335,370,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,370,437.50/29,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.52

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