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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.08, 44,229.78 and 11,972.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.08, 44,229.78 and 11,972.34 is: 17,942.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.08 : 44,229.78 = 11,972.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.08/44,229.78 = 11,972.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.08x = 44,229.78 × 11,972.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.08x = 529,533,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,533,964.29/29,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,942.96

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