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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,278.74, 43,881.35 and 12,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,278.74, 43,881.35 and 12,619.28 is: 18,913.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,278.74 : 43,881.35 = 12,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,278.74/43,881.35 = 12,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,278.74x = 43,881.35 × 12,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,278.74x = 553,750,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,750,759.92/29,278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.07

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