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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.87, 44,961.98 and 8,914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.87, 44,961.98 and 8,914.24 is: 13,369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.87 : 44,961.98 = 8,914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.87/44,961.98 = 8,914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.87x = 44,961.98 × 8,914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.87x = 400,801,948.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,801,948.43/29,979.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.03

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