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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,046.69, 43,573.41 and 12,408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,046.69, 43,573.41 and 12,408.66 is: 18,614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,046.69 : 43,573.41 = 12,408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,046.69/43,573.41 = 12,408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,046.69x = 43,573.41 × 12,408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,046.69x = 540,687,629.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,687,629.73/29,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.43

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