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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,022.08, 43,535.34 and 12,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,022.08, 43,535.34 and 12,382.25 is: 18,574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,022.08 : 43,535.34 = 12,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,022.08/43,535.34 = 12,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,022.08x = 43,535.34 × 12,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,022.08x = 539,065,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,065,246.04/29,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.32

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