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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,069.92, 43,609.29 and 12,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,069.92, 43,609.29 and 12,430 is: 18,646.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,069.92 : 43,609.29 = 12,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,069.92/43,609.29 = 12,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,069.92x = 43,609.29 × 12,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,069.92x = 542,063,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,063,474.70/29,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,646.89

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