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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,017, 43,525.98 and 12,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,017, 43,525.98 and 12,601 is: 18,901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,017 : 43,525.98 = 12,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,017/43,525.98 = 12,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,017x = 43,525.98 × 12,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,017x = 548,470,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,470,873.98/29,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.71

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