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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,544.40, 44,315.88 and 12,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,544.40, 44,315.88 and 12,009.88 is: 18,014.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,544.40 : 44,315.88 = 12,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,544.40/44,315.88 = 12,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,544.40x = 44,315.88 × 12,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,544.40x = 532,228,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,228,400.89/29,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.53

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