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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,170.55, 43,772.79 and 12,302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,170.55, 43,772.79 and 12,302.51 is: 18,460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,170.55 : 43,772.79 = 12,302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,170.55/43,772.79 = 12,302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,170.55x = 43,772.79 × 12,302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,170.55x = 538,514,967.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,514,967.84/29,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.92

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