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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,028.96, 43,558.43 and 12,384.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,028.96, 43,558.43 and 12,384.53 is: 18,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,028.96 : 43,558.43 = 12,384.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,028.96/43,558.43 = 12,384.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,028.96x = 43,558.43 × 12,384.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,028.96x = 539,450,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,450,403.37/29,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,583.18

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