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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,364.46, 44,052.66 and 12,497.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,364.46, 44,052.66 and 12,497.42 is: 18,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,364.46 : 44,052.66 = 12,497.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,364.46/44,052.66 = 12,497.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,364.46x = 44,052.66 × 12,497.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,364.46x = 550,544,704.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,544,704.27/29,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,748.68

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