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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,021.06, 43,547.99 and 12,379.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,021.06, 43,547.99 and 12,379.51 is: 18,576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,021.06 : 43,547.99 = 12,379.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,021.06/43,547.99 = 12,379.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,021.06x = 43,547.99 × 12,379.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,021.06x = 539,102,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,102,777.68/29,021.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.26

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