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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,545.52, 44,317.04 and 12,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,545.52, 44,317.04 and 12,014.68 is: 18,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,545.52 : 44,317.04 = 12,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,545.52/44,317.04 = 12,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,545.52x = 44,317.04 × 12,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,545.52x = 532,455,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,455,054.15/29,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.52

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