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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,508.56, 44,270.73 and 12,869.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,508.56, 44,270.73 and 12,869.94 is: 19,308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,508.56 : 44,270.73 = 12,869.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,508.56/44,270.73 = 12,869.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,508.56x = 44,270.73 × 12,869.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,508.56x = 569,761,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,761,638.86/29,508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,308.35

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