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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,562.19, 44,304.78 and 12,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,562.19, 44,304.78 and 12,011.50 is: 18,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,562.19 : 44,304.78 = 12,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,562.19/44,304.78 = 12,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,562.19x = 44,304.78 × 12,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,562.19x = 532,166,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,166,864.97/29,562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.60

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