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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,023.76, 43,525.10 and 12,385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,023.76, 43,525.10 and 12,385.56 is: 18,573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,023.76 : 43,525.10 = 12,385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,023.76/43,525.10 = 12,385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,023.76x = 43,525.10 × 12,385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,023.76x = 539,082,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,082,737.56/29,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.84

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