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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,012.46, 43,521.72 and 12,374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,012.46, 43,521.72 and 12,374.25 is: 18,562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,012.46 : 43,521.72 = 12,374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,012.46/43,521.72 = 12,374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,012.46x = 43,521.72 × 12,374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,012.46x = 538,548,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,548,643.71/29,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.67

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