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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,349.97, 44,031.67 and 12,712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,349.97, 44,031.67 and 12,712.77 is: 19,072.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,349.97 : 44,031.67 = 12,712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,349.97/44,031.67 = 12,712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,349.97x = 44,031.67 × 12,712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,349.97x = 559,764,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,764,461.64/29,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,072.06

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