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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,107.61, 43,624.88 and 12,448.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,107.61, 43,624.88 and 12,448.05 is: 18,656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,107.61 : 43,624.88 = 12,448.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,107.61/43,624.88 = 12,448.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,107.61x = 43,624.88 × 12,448.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,107.61x = 543,044,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,044,687.48/29,107.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.45

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