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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,774.12, 44,661.15 and 8,997.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,774.12, 44,661.15 and 8,997.62 is: 13,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,774.12 : 44,661.15 = 8,997.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,774.12/44,661.15 = 8,997.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,774.12x = 44,661.15 × 8,997.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,774.12x = 401,843,833.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,843,833.16/29,774.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.42

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