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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,503.42, 44,263.32 and 12,864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,503.42, 44,263.32 and 12,864.90 is: 19,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,503.42 : 44,263.32 = 12,864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,503.42/44,263.32 = 12,864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,503.42x = 44,263.32 × 12,864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,503.42x = 569,443,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,443,185.47/29,503.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,300.92

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