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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.79, 44,639.73 and 8,983.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.79, 44,639.73 and 8,983.29 is: 13,474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.79 : 44,639.73 = 8,983.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.79/44,639.73 = 8,983.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.79x = 44,639.73 × 8,983.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.79x = 401,011,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,011,640.11/29,759.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.95

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