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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,917, 44,875.50 and 8,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,917, 44,875.50 and 8,029 is: 12,043.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,917 : 44,875.50 = 8,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,917/44,875.50 = 8,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,917x = 44,875.50 × 8,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,917x = 360,305,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,305,389.50/29,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.50

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