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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,555.66, 44,294.60 and 12,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,555.66, 44,294.60 and 12,015.92 is: 18,008.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,555.66 : 44,294.60 = 12,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,555.66/44,294.60 = 12,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,555.66x = 44,294.60 × 12,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,555.66x = 532,240,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,240,370.03/29,555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.07

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