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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.03, 44,324.57 and 12,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.03, 44,324.57 and 12,005.88 is: 18,017.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.03 : 44,324.57 = 12,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.03/44,324.57 = 12,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.03x = 44,324.57 × 12,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.03x = 532,155,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,155,264.74/29,536.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.16

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