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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,374.59, 44,069.48 and 12,730.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,374.59, 44,069.48 and 12,730.78 is: 19,099.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,374.59 : 44,069.48 = 12,730.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,374.59/44,069.48 = 12,730.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,374.59x = 44,069.48 × 12,730.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,374.59x = 561,038,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,038,570.59/29,374.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,099.45

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