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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,535.30, 44,311.32 and 12,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,535.30, 44,311.32 and 12,017.70 is: 18,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,535.30 : 44,311.32 = 12,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,535.30/44,311.32 = 12,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,535.30x = 44,311.32 × 12,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,535.30x = 532,520,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,520,150.36/29,535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.96

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