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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,552.02, 44,329.84 and 12,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,552.02, 44,329.84 and 12,012.28 is: 18,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,552.02 : 44,329.84 = 12,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,552.02/44,329.84 = 12,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,552.02x = 44,329.84 × 12,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,552.02x = 532,502,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,502,450.44/29,552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.16

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