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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,552.08, 44,289.82 and 12,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,552.08, 44,289.82 and 12,001.52 is: 17,986.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,552.08 : 44,289.82 = 12,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,552.08/44,289.82 = 12,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,552.08x = 44,289.82 × 12,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,552.08x = 531,545,160.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,545,160.53/29,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,986.73

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