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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,353.32, 44,029.98 and 12,699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,353.32, 44,029.98 and 12,699.72 is: 19,049.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,353.32 : 44,029.98 = 12,699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,353.32/44,029.98 = 12,699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,353.32x = 44,029.98 × 12,699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,353.32x = 559,168,417.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,168,417.61/29,353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,049.58

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