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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,006.60, 43,514.70 and 12,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,006.60, 43,514.70 and 12,374.60 is: 18,563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,006.60 : 43,514.70 = 12,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,006.60/43,514.70 = 12,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,006.60x = 43,514.70 × 12,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,006.60x = 538,477,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,477,006.62/29,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.95

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