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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,465.40, 44,179.08 and 12,609.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,465.40, 44,179.08 and 12,609.42 is: 18,905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,465.40 : 44,179.08 = 12,609.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,465.40/44,179.08 = 12,609.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,465.40x = 44,179.08 × 12,609.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,465.40x = 557,072,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,072,574.93/29,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.99

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