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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,516.94, 44,285.99 and 12,642.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,516.94, 44,285.99 and 12,642.87 is: 18,968.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,516.94 : 44,285.99 = 12,642.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,516.94/44,285.99 = 12,642.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,516.94x = 44,285.99 × 12,642.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,516.94x = 559,902,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,902,164.66/29,516.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,968.84

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