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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,223.84, 43,866.96 and 12,592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,223.84, 43,866.96 and 12,592.08 is: 18,901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,223.84 : 43,866.96 = 12,592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,223.84/43,866.96 = 12,592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,223.84x = 43,866.96 × 12,592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,223.84x = 552,376,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,376,269.68/29,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.56

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