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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,531.36, 44,292.64 and 12,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,531.36, 44,292.64 and 12,001.12 is: 17,999.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,531.36 : 44,292.64 = 12,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,531.36/44,292.64 = 12,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,531.36x = 44,292.64 × 12,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,531.36x = 531,561,287.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,561,287.76/29,531.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.89

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