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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,014.39, 43,523.90 and 12,374.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,014.39, 43,523.90 and 12,374.57 is: 18,562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,014.39 : 43,523.90 = 12,374.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,014.39/43,523.90 = 12,374.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,014.39x = 43,523.90 × 12,374.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,014.39x = 538,589,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,589,547.22/29,014.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.84

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