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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,324.16, 43,989.48 and 12,686.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,324.16, 43,989.48 and 12,686.04 is: 19,030.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,324.16 : 43,989.48 = 12,686.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,324.16/43,989.48 = 12,686.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,324.16x = 43,989.48 × 12,686.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,324.16x = 558,052,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,052,302.86/29,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,030.46

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