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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,976.66, 44,967.39 and 8,916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,976.66, 44,967.39 and 8,916.36 is: 13,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,976.66 : 44,967.39 = 8,916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,976.66/44,967.39 = 8,916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,976.66x = 44,967.39 × 8,916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,976.66x = 400,945,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,945,437.50/29,976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.25

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