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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,008.60, 43,517.70 and 12,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,008.60, 43,517.70 and 12,376.60 is: 18,566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,008.60 : 43,517.70 = 12,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,008.60/43,517.70 = 12,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,008.60x = 43,517.70 × 12,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,008.60x = 538,601,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,601,165.82/29,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,566.95

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