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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,565.40, 44,348.10 and 12,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,565.40, 44,348.10 and 12,047.80 is: 18,071.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,565.40 : 44,348.10 = 12,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,565.40/44,348.10 = 12,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,565.40x = 44,348.10 × 12,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,565.40x = 534,297,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,297,039.18/29,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,071.70

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