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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,560.69, 44,302.53 and 12,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,560.69, 44,302.53 and 12,010 is: 17,999.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,560.69 : 44,302.53 = 12,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,560.69/44,302.53 = 12,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,560.69x = 44,302.53 × 12,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,560.69x = 532,073,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,073,385.30/29,560.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.36

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