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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,513.94, 44,290.85 and 12,864.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,513.94, 44,290.85 and 12,864.39 is: 19,305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,513.94 : 44,290.85 = 12,864.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,513.94/44,290.85 = 12,864.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,513.94x = 44,290.85 × 12,864.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,513.94x = 569,774,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,774,703.51/29,513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,305.27

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