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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,012.82, 43,522.26 and 12,374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,012.82, 43,522.26 and 12,374.61 is: 18,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,012.82 : 43,522.26 = 12,374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,012.82/43,522.26 = 12,374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,012.82x = 43,522.26 × 12,374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,012.82x = 538,570,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,570,993.82/29,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.21

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