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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,543.90, 44,315.13 and 12,009.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,543.90, 44,315.13 and 12,009.38 is: 18,013.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,543.90 : 44,315.13 = 12,009.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,543.90/44,315.13 = 12,009.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,543.90x = 44,315.13 × 12,009.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,543.90x = 532,197,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,197,235.92/29,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.78

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