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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,215.95, 43,782.92 and 12,563.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,215.95, 43,782.92 and 12,563.48 is: 18,827.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,215.95 : 43,782.92 = 12,563.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,215.95/43,782.92 = 12,563.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,215.95x = 43,782.92 × 12,563.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,215.95x = 550,065,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,065,558.03/29,215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.58

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