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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,363.45, 44,051.19 and 12,496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,363.45, 44,051.19 and 12,496.44 is: 18,747.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,363.45 : 44,051.19 = 12,496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,363.45/44,051.19 = 12,496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,363.45x = 44,051.19 × 12,496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,363.45x = 550,483,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,483,171.09/29,363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,747.23

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