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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,019.06, 43,544.99 and 12,377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,019.06, 43,544.99 and 12,377.51 is: 18,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,019.06 : 43,544.99 = 12,377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,019.06/43,544.99 = 12,377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,019.06x = 43,544.99 × 12,377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,019.06x = 538,978,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,978,525.69/29,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.26

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