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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,009.76, 43,526.88 and 12,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,009.76, 43,526.88 and 12,373.44 is: 18,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,009.76 : 43,526.88 = 12,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,009.76/43,526.88 = 12,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,009.76x = 43,526.88 × 12,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,009.76x = 538,577,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,577,238.07/29,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.38

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