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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,356.72, 44,041.80 and 12,719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,356.72, 44,041.80 and 12,719.52 is: 19,082.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,356.72 : 44,041.80 = 12,719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,356.72/44,041.80 = 12,719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,356.72x = 44,041.80 × 12,719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,356.72x = 560,190,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,190,555.94/29,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,082.19

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