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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.20, 43,513.83 and 12,368.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.20, 43,513.83 and 12,368.99 is: 18,554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.20 : 43,513.83 = 12,368.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.20/43,513.83 = 12,368.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.20x = 43,513.83 × 12,368.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.20x = 538,222,128.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,222,128.13/29,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.78

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