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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,133.24, 43,708.77 and 12,274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,133.24, 43,708.77 and 12,274.98 is: 18,416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,133.24 : 43,708.77 = 12,274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,133.24/43,708.77 = 12,274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,133.24x = 43,708.77 × 12,274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,133.24x = 536,524,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,524,277.57/29,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.22

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