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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,538.30, 44,315.82 and 12,020.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,538.30, 44,315.82 and 12,020.70 is: 18,034.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,538.30 : 44,315.82 = 12,020.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,538.30/44,315.82 = 12,020.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,538.30x = 44,315.82 × 12,020.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,538.30x = 532,707,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,707,177.47/29,538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.46

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