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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,408.62, 44,088.13 and 12,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,408.62, 44,088.13 and 12,756.12 is: 19,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,408.62 : 44,088.13 = 12,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,408.62/44,088.13 = 12,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,408.62x = 44,088.13 × 12,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,408.62x = 562,393,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,393,327.47/29,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,123.42

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