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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,506.80, 44,268.38 and 12,868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,506.80, 44,268.38 and 12,868.28 is: 19,305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,506.80 : 44,268.38 = 12,868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,506.80/44,268.38 = 12,868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,506.80x = 44,268.38 × 12,868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,506.80x = 569,657,908.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,657,908.99/29,506.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,305.99

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