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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,761.77, 44,642.39 and 8,985.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,761.77, 44,642.39 and 8,985.27 is: 13,477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,761.77 : 44,642.39 = 8,985.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,761.77/44,642.39 = 8,985.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,761.77x = 44,642.39 × 8,985.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,761.77x = 401,123,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,123,882.67/29,761.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.82

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