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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,527.58, 44,293.54 and 12,644.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,527.58, 44,293.54 and 12,644.12 is: 18,967.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,527.58 : 44,293.54 = 12,644.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,527.58/44,293.54 = 12,644.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,527.58x = 44,293.54 × 12,644.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,527.58x = 560,052,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,052,771.76/29,527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,967.11

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