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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.18, 44,274.67 and 12,872.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.18, 44,274.67 and 12,872.57 is: 19,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.18 : 44,274.67 = 12,872.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.18/44,274.67 = 12,872.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.18x = 44,274.67 × 12,872.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.18x = 569,928,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,928,535.25/29,511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,312.29

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