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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,533.36, 44,295.64 and 12,003.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,533.36, 44,295.64 and 12,003.12 is: 18,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,533.36 : 44,295.64 = 12,003.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,533.36/44,295.64 = 12,003.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,533.36x = 44,295.64 × 12,003.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,533.36x = 531,685,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,685,882.40/29,533.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,002.89

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