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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.54, 44,995.72 and 8,951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.54, 44,995.72 and 8,951.84 is: 13,427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.54 : 44,995.72 = 8,951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.54/44,995.72 = 8,951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.54x = 44,995.72 × 8,951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.54x = 402,794,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,794,550.84/29,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,427.59

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