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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,545.74, 44,337.06 and 12,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,545.74, 44,337.06 and 12,015.56 is: 18,030.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,545.74 : 44,337.06 = 12,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,545.74/44,337.06 = 12,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,545.74x = 44,337.06 × 12,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,545.74x = 532,734,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,734,715.50/29,545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.85

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