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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.59, 43,910.24 and 12,402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.59, 43,910.24 and 12,402.21 is: 18,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.59 : 43,910.24 = 12,402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.59/43,910.24 = 12,402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.59x = 43,910.24 × 12,402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.59x = 544,584,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,584,120.28/29,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,608.98

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