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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,530.63, 44,295.95 and 12,001.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,530.63, 44,295.95 and 12,001.83 is: 18,002.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,530.63 : 44,295.95 = 12,001.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,530.63/44,295.95 = 12,001.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,530.63x = 44,295.95 × 12,001.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,530.63x = 531,632,461.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,632,461.59/29,530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,002.75

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