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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,738.62, 44,607.96 and 8,962.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,738.62, 44,607.96 and 8,962.12 is: 13,443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,738.62 : 44,607.96 = 8,962.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,738.62/44,607.96 = 8,962.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,738.62x = 44,607.96 × 8,962.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,738.62x = 399,781,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,781,890.48/29,738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.19

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