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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.76, 44,727.56 and 8,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.76, 44,727.56 and 8,760 is: 13,136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.76 : 44,727.56 = 8,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.76/44,727.56 = 8,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.76x = 44,727.56 × 8,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.76x = 391,813,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,813,425.60/29,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,136.75

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