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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,737.98, 44,606.97 and 8,961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,737.98, 44,606.97 and 8,961.48 is: 13,442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,737.98 : 44,606.97 = 8,961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,737.98/44,606.97 = 8,961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,737.98x = 44,606.97 × 8,961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,737.98x = 399,744,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,744,469.52/29,737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.22

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