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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,538.60, 44,299.80 and 12,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,538.60, 44,299.80 and 12,010.20 is: 18,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,538.60 : 44,299.80 = 12,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,538.60/44,299.80 = 12,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,538.60x = 44,299.80 × 12,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,538.60x = 532,049,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,049,457.96/29,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.01

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