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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,254.73, 43,842.32 and 12,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,254.73, 43,842.32 and 12,373.70 is: 18,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,254.73 : 43,842.32 = 12,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,254.73/43,842.32 = 12,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,254.73x = 43,842.32 × 12,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,254.73x = 542,491,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,491,433.90/29,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.72

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