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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.95, 44,641.55 and 8,982.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.95, 44,641.55 and 8,982.91 is: 13,474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.95 : 44,641.55 = 8,982.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.95/44,641.55 = 8,982.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.95x = 44,641.55 × 8,982.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.95x = 401,011,025.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,011,025.91/29,759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.86

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