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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,763.78, 44,645.38 and 8,987.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,763.78, 44,645.38 and 8,987.28 is: 13,480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,763.78 : 44,645.38 = 8,987.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,763.78/44,645.38 = 8,987.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,763.78x = 44,645.38 × 8,987.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,763.78x = 401,240,530.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,240,530.77/29,763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.83

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