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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,518.08, 44,287.68 and 11,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,518.08, 44,287.68 and 11,998.08 is: 18,001.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,518.08 : 44,287.68 = 11,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,518.08/44,287.68 = 11,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,518.08x = 44,287.68 × 11,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,518.08x = 531,367,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,367,127.65/29,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.41

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