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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.80, 44,269.20 and 12,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.80, 44,269.20 and 12,891.60 is: 19,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.80 : 44,269.20 = 12,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.80/44,269.20 = 12,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.80x = 44,269.20 × 12,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.80x = 570,700,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,700,818.72/29,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,337.40

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