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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,016, 43,524.48 and 12,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,016, 43,524.48 and 12,600 is: 18,900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,016 : 43,524.48 = 12,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,016/43,524.48 = 12,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,016x = 43,524.48 × 12,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,016x = 548,408,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,408,448/29,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.21

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