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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,481, 44,233.56 and 12,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,481, 44,233.56 and 12,832.44 is: 19,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,481 : 44,233.56 = 12,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,481/44,233.56 = 12,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,481x = 44,233.56 × 12,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,481x = 567,624,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,624,504.69/29,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,253.91

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