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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,005.90, 43,511.12 and 12,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,005.90, 43,511.12 and 12,366.06 is: 18,550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,005.90 : 43,511.12 = 12,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,005.90/43,511.12 = 12,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,005.90x = 43,511.12 × 12,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,005.90x = 538,061,120.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,061,120.59/29,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.06

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