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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,068.92, 43,607.79 and 12,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,068.92, 43,607.79 and 12,429 is: 18,645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,068.92 : 43,607.79 = 12,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,068.92/43,607.79 = 12,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,068.92x = 43,607.79 × 12,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,068.92x = 542,001,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,001,221.91/29,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,645.39

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