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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,737.62, 44,606.46 and 8,961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,737.62, 44,606.46 and 8,961.12 is: 13,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,737.62 : 44,606.46 = 8,961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,737.62/44,606.46 = 8,961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,737.62x = 44,606.46 × 8,961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,737.62x = 399,723,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,723,840.84/29,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.69

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