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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.72, 44,783.10 and 8,803.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.72, 44,783.10 and 8,803.02 is: 13,199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.72 : 44,783.10 = 8,803.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.72/44,783.10 = 8,803.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.72x = 44,783.10 × 8,803.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.72x = 394,226,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,226,524.96/29,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.97

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