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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,196.89, 43,773.26 and 12,335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,196.89, 43,773.26 and 12,335.12 is: 18,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,196.89 : 43,773.26 = 12,335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,196.89/43,773.26 = 12,335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,196.89x = 43,773.26 × 12,335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,196.89x = 539,948,555.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,948,555.16/29,196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,493.36

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