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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,775.40, 44,662.79 and 8,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,775.40, 44,662.79 and 8,998.90 is: 13,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,775.40 : 44,662.79 = 8,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,775.40/44,662.79 = 8,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,775.40x = 44,662.79 × 8,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,775.40x = 401,915,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,915,891.77/29,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,498.25

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