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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,435.08, 44,127.76 and 12,782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,435.08, 44,127.76 and 12,782.56 is: 19,163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,435.08 : 44,127.76 = 12,782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,435.08/44,127.76 = 12,782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,435.08x = 44,127.76 × 12,782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,435.08x = 564,065,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,065,739.87/29,435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.04

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