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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,986.22, 44,979.32 and 8,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,986.22, 44,979.32 and 8,926.16 is: 13,389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,986.22 : 44,979.32 = 8,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,986.22/44,979.32 = 8,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,986.22x = 44,979.32 × 8,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,986.22x = 401,492,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,492,607.01/29,986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.24

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