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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.93, 44,962.23 and 8,909.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.93, 44,962.23 and 8,909.14 is: 13,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.93 : 44,962.23 = 8,909.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.93/44,962.23 = 8,909.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.93x = 44,962.23 × 8,909.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.93x = 400,574,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,574,801.78/29,968.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,366.34

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