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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.12, 44,637.40 and 8,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.12, 44,637.40 and 8,982 is: 13,472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.12 : 44,637.40 = 8,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.12/44,637.40 = 8,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.12x = 44,637.40 × 8,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.12x = 400,933,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,933,126.80/29,759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,472.61

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