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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,356.63, 44,034.98 and 12,485.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,356.63, 44,034.98 and 12,485.27 is: 18,727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,356.63 : 44,034.98 = 12,485.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,356.63/44,034.98 = 12,485.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,356.63x = 44,034.98 × 12,485.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,356.63x = 549,788,662.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,788,662.41/29,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.92

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