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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,049.72, 43,592.97 and 12,409.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,049.72, 43,592.97 and 12,409.83 is: 18,622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,049.72 : 43,592.97 = 12,409.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,049.72/43,592.97 = 12,409.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,049.72x = 43,592.97 × 12,409.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,049.72x = 540,981,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,981,346.90/29,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.60

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