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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,507.06, 44,268.48 and 12,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,507.06, 44,268.48 and 12,868.44 is: 19,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,507.06 : 44,268.48 = 12,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,507.06/44,268.48 = 12,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,507.06x = 44,268.48 × 12,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,507.06x = 569,666,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,666,278.77/29,507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,306.10

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