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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,508.06, 44,269.98 and 12,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,508.06, 44,269.98 and 12,869.44 is: 19,307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,508.06 : 44,269.98 = 12,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,508.06/44,269.98 = 12,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,508.06x = 44,269.98 × 12,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,508.06x = 569,729,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,729,851.41/29,508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,307.60

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