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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.36, 44,989.62 and 8,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.36, 44,989.62 and 8,932.72 is: 13,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.36 : 44,989.62 = 8,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.36/44,989.62 = 8,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.36x = 44,989.62 × 8,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.36x = 401,879,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,879,678.37/29,998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.72

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