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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,055.60, 43,572.33 and 12,423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,055.60, 43,572.33 and 12,423.33 is: 18,630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,055.60 : 43,572.33 = 12,423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,055.60/43,572.33 = 12,423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,055.60x = 43,572.33 × 12,423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,055.60x = 541,313,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,313,434.46/29,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,630.26

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