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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.88, 44,230.40 and 11,973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.88, 44,230.40 and 11,973.20 is: 17,944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.88 : 44,230.40 = 11,973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.88/44,230.40 = 11,973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.88x = 44,230.40 × 11,973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.88x = 529,579,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,579,425.28/29,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,944.01

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