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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,539.55, 44,317.70 and 12,021.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,539.55, 44,317.70 and 12,021.95 is: 18,036.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,539.55 : 44,317.70 = 12,021.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,539.55/44,317.70 = 12,021.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,539.55x = 44,317.70 × 12,021.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,539.55x = 532,785,113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,785,113.41/29,539.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,036.33

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