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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,565.82, 44,336.48 and 12,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,565.82, 44,336.48 and 12,023.74 is: 18,030.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,565.82 : 44,336.48 = 12,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,565.82/44,336.48 = 12,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,565.82x = 44,336.48 × 12,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,565.82x = 533,090,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,090,308.04/29,565.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.63

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