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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,762.77, 44,643.88 and 8,986.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,762.77, 44,643.88 and 8,986.27 is: 13,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,762.77 : 44,643.88 = 8,986.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,762.77/44,643.88 = 8,986.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,762.77x = 44,643.88 × 8,986.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,762.77x = 401,181,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,181,959.53/29,762.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.32

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