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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,214.64, 43,780.96 and 12,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,214.64, 43,780.96 and 12,562.16 is: 18,825.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,214.64 : 43,780.96 = 12,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,214.64/43,780.96 = 12,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,214.64x = 43,780.96 × 12,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,214.64x = 549,983,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,983,150.61/29,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.60

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