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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,412.23, 44,093.52 and 12,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,412.23, 44,093.52 and 12,759.72 is: 19,128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,412.23 : 44,093.52 = 12,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,412.23/44,093.52 = 12,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,412.23x = 44,093.52 × 12,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,412.23x = 562,620,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,620,969.01/29,412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,128.81

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