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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,370.54, 44,071.98 and 12,730.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,370.54, 44,071.98 and 12,730.71 is: 19,103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,370.54 : 44,071.98 = 12,730.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,370.54/44,071.98 = 12,730.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,370.54x = 44,071.98 × 12,730.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,370.54x = 561,067,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,067,596.51/29,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,103.07

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