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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,544.84, 44,317.14 and 12,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,544.84, 44,317.14 and 12,014.52 is: 18,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,544.84 : 44,317.14 = 12,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,544.84/44,317.14 = 12,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,544.84x = 44,317.14 × 12,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,544.84x = 532,449,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,449,164.87/29,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.73

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