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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,411.86, 44,092.96 and 12,759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,411.86, 44,092.96 and 12,759.34 is: 19,128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,411.86 : 44,092.96 = 12,759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,411.86/44,092.96 = 12,759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,411.86x = 44,092.96 × 12,759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,411.86x = 562,597,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,597,068.25/29,411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,128.24

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