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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,523.30, 44,284.95 and 12,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,523.30, 44,284.95 and 12,005.70 is: 18,008.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,523.30 : 44,284.95 = 12,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,523.30/44,284.95 = 12,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,523.30x = 44,284.95 × 12,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,523.30x = 531,671,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,671,824.22/29,523.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.55

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