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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,472.91, 44,208.96 and 12,832.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,472.91, 44,208.96 and 12,832.59 is: 19,248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,472.91 : 44,208.96 = 12,832.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,472.91/44,208.96 = 12,832.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,472.91x = 44,208.96 × 12,832.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,472.91x = 567,315,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,315,458.01/29,472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,248.71

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