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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,012.38, 43,521.71 and 12,374.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,012.38, 43,521.71 and 12,374.17 is: 18,562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,012.38 : 43,521.71 = 12,374.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,012.38/43,521.71 = 12,374.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,012.38x = 43,521.71 × 12,374.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,012.38x = 538,544,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,544,867.56/29,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.59

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