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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,454.01, 44,175.71 and 12,596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,454.01, 44,175.71 and 12,596.50 is: 18,892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,454.01 : 44,175.71 = 12,596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,454.01/44,175.71 = 12,596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,454.01x = 44,175.71 × 12,596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,454.01x = 556,459,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,459,511.80/29,454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.49

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