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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,361.53, 44,049.03 and 12,724.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,361.53, 44,049.03 and 12,724.36 is: 19,089.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,361.53 : 44,049.03 = 12,724.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,361.53/44,049.03 = 12,724.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,361.53x = 44,049.03 × 12,724.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,361.53x = 560,495,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,495,431.50/29,361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.45

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