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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,055.69, 43,586.91 and 12,417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,055.69, 43,586.91 and 12,417.66 is: 18,627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,055.69 : 43,586.91 = 12,417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,055.69/43,586.91 = 12,417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,055.69x = 43,586.91 × 12,417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,055.69x = 541,247,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,247,428.83/29,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,627.93

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