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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,257.74, 43,846.80 and 12,376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,257.74, 43,846.80 and 12,376.71 is: 18,548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,257.74 : 43,846.80 = 12,376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,257.74/43,846.80 = 12,376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,257.74x = 43,846.80 × 12,376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,257.74x = 542,679,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,679,128.03/29,257.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.22

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