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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.62, 44,270.01 and 11,982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.62, 44,270.01 and 11,982.06 is: 17,973.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.62 : 44,270.01 = 11,982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.62/44,270.01 = 11,982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.62x = 44,270.01 × 11,982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.62x = 530,445,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,445,916.02/29,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,973.53

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