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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,537.10, 44,311.05 and 12,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,537.10, 44,311.05 and 12,008.70 is: 18,015.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,537.10 : 44,311.05 = 12,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,537.10/44,311.05 = 12,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,537.10x = 44,311.05 × 12,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,537.10x = 532,118,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,118,106.14/29,537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,015.25

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