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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,520.32, 44,265.89 and 12,873.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,520.32, 44,265.89 and 12,873.13 is: 19,303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,520.32 : 44,265.89 = 12,873.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,520.32/44,265.89 = 12,873.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,520.32x = 44,265.89 × 12,873.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,520.32x = 569,840,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,840,478.05/29,520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,303.33

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