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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,337.27, 43,994.70 and 12,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,337.27, 43,994.70 and 12,695.96 is: 19,039.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,337.27 : 43,994.70 = 12,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,337.27/43,994.70 = 12,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,337.27x = 43,994.70 × 12,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,337.27x = 558,554,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,554,731.44/29,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,039.08

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