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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,516.08, 44,273.97 and 12,646.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,516.08, 44,273.97 and 12,646.62 is: 18,969.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,516.08 : 44,273.97 = 12,646.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,516.08/44,273.97 = 12,646.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,516.08x = 44,273.97 × 12,646.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,516.08x = 559,916,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,916,074.48/29,516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,969.87

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