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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,543.40, 44,314.38 and 12,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,543.40, 44,314.38 and 12,008.88 is: 18,013.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,543.40 : 44,314.38 = 12,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,543.40/44,314.38 = 12,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,543.40x = 44,314.38 × 12,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,543.40x = 532,166,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,166,071.69/29,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.03

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