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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,018, 43,527.48 and 12,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,018, 43,527.48 and 12,602 is: 18,903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,018 : 43,527.48 = 12,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,018/43,527.48 = 12,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,018x = 43,527.48 × 12,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,018x = 548,533,302.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,533,302.96/29,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.21

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