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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,086.08, 43,637.84 and 12,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,086.08, 43,637.84 and 12,447.60 is: 18,675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,086.08 : 43,637.84 = 12,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,086.08/43,637.84 = 12,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,086.08x = 43,637.84 × 12,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,086.08x = 543,186,377.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,186,377.18/29,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.13

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