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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,542.24, 44,313.36 and 12,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,542.24, 44,313.36 and 12,007.96 is: 18,011.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,542.24 : 44,313.36 = 12,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,542.24/44,313.36 = 12,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,542.24x = 44,313.36 × 12,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,542.24x = 532,113,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,113,054.35/29,542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.94

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