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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,522.26, 44,285.82 and 12,871.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,522.26, 44,285.82 and 12,871.90 is: 19,308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,522.26 : 44,285.82 = 12,871.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,522.26/44,285.82 = 12,871.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,522.26x = 44,285.82 × 12,871.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,522.26x = 570,042,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,042,646.46/29,522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,308.91

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