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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,548.92, 44,303.94 and 12,014.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,548.92, 44,303.94 and 12,014.04 is: 18,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,548.92 : 44,303.94 = 12,014.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,548.92/44,303.94 = 12,014.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,548.92x = 44,303.94 × 12,014.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,548.92x = 532,269,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,269,307.32/29,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.16

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