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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,549.08, 44,297.70 and 12,033.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,549.08, 44,297.70 and 12,033.64 is: 18,039.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,549.08 : 44,297.70 = 12,033.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,549.08/44,297.70 = 12,033.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,549.08x = 44,297.70 × 12,033.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,549.08x = 533,062,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,062,574.63/29,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.90

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