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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.17, 44,966.92 and 8,917.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.17, 44,966.92 and 8,917.54 is: 13,373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.17 : 44,966.92 = 8,917.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.17/44,966.92 = 8,917.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.17x = 44,966.92 × 8,917.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.17x = 400,994,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,994,307.78/29,983.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.98

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