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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.81, 44,325.74 and 12,006.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.81, 44,325.74 and 12,006.66 is: 18,018.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.81 : 44,325.74 = 12,006.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.81/44,325.74 = 12,006.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.81x = 44,325.74 × 12,006.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.81x = 532,204,089.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,204,089.43/29,536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,018.33

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