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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.64, 44,643.84 and 8,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.64, 44,643.84 and 8,982.60 is: 13,475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.64 : 44,643.84 = 8,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.64/44,643.84 = 8,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.64x = 44,643.84 × 8,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.64x = 401,017,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,017,757.18/29,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.22

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