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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,533.50, 44,320.77 and 12,003.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,533.50, 44,320.77 and 12,003.35 is: 18,013.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,533.50 : 44,320.77 = 12,003.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,533.50/44,320.77 = 12,003.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,533.50x = 44,320.77 × 12,003.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,533.50x = 531,997,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,997,492.98/29,533.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.36

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