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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,800.46, 44,709.06 and 8,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,800.46, 44,709.06 and 8,741 is: 13,113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,800.46 : 44,709.06 = 8,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,800.46/44,709.06 = 8,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,800.46x = 44,709.06 × 8,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,800.46x = 390,801,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,801,893.46/29,800.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.96

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