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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,127.57, 43,691.35 and 12,476.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,127.57, 43,691.35 and 12,476.81 is: 18,715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,127.57 : 43,691.35 = 12,476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,127.57/43,691.35 = 12,476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,127.57x = 43,691.35 × 12,476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,127.57x = 545,128,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,128,651.14/29,127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,715.21

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