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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,357.63, 44,036.48 and 12,486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,357.63, 44,036.48 and 12,486.27 is: 18,729.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,357.63 : 44,036.48 = 12,486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,357.63/44,036.48 = 12,486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,357.63x = 44,036.48 × 12,486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,357.63x = 549,851,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,851,379.13/29,357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.42

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