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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,015.46, 43,526.22 and 12,377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,015.46, 43,526.22 and 12,377.25 is: 18,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,015.46 : 43,526.22 = 12,377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,015.46/43,526.22 = 12,377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,015.46x = 43,526.22 × 12,377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,015.46x = 538,734,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,734,906.50/29,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,567.17

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