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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,261.93, 43,917.48 and 12,634.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,261.93, 43,917.48 and 12,634.53 is: 18,962.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,261.93 : 43,917.48 = 12,634.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,261.93/43,917.48 = 12,634.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,261.93x = 43,917.48 × 12,634.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,261.93x = 554,876,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,876,718.58/29,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,962.41

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