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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950.48, 44,926.50 and 7,763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950.48, 44,926.50 and 7,763.68 is: 11,645.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950.48 : 44,926.50 = 7,763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950.48/44,926.50 = 7,763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950.48x = 44,926.50 × 7,763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950.48x = 348,794,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,794,969.52/29,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.72

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