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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,541.24, 44,311.86 and 12,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,541.24, 44,311.86 and 12,006.96 is: 18,010.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,541.24 : 44,311.86 = 12,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,541.24/44,311.86 = 12,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,541.24x = 44,311.86 × 12,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,541.24x = 532,050,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,050,730.55/29,541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.44

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