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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,021.81, 43,549.12 and 12,380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,021.81, 43,549.12 and 12,380.27 is: 18,577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,021.81 : 43,549.12 = 12,380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,021.81/43,549.12 = 12,380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,021.81x = 43,549.12 × 12,380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,021.81x = 539,149,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,149,863.86/29,021.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.40

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