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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,535.81, 44,324.24 and 12,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,535.81, 44,324.24 and 12,005.66 is: 18,016.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,535.81 : 44,324.24 = 12,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,535.81/44,324.24 = 12,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,535.81x = 44,324.24 × 12,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,535.81x = 532,141,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,141,755.20/29,535.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,016.83

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