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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,538.80, 44,316.57 and 12,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,538.80, 44,316.57 and 12,021.20 is: 18,035.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,538.80 : 44,316.57 = 12,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,538.80/44,316.57 = 12,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,538.80x = 44,316.57 × 12,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,538.80x = 532,738,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,738,351.28/29,538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,035.21

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