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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,009.03, 43,516.58 and 12,370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,009.03, 43,516.58 and 12,370.82 is: 18,557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,009.03 : 43,516.58 = 12,370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,009.03/43,516.58 = 12,370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,009.03x = 43,516.58 × 12,370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,009.03x = 538,335,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,335,498.76/29,009.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.52

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