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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,566.19, 44,310.78 and 12,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,566.19, 44,310.78 and 12,015.50 is: 18,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,566.19 : 44,310.78 = 12,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,566.19/44,310.78 = 12,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,566.19x = 44,310.78 × 12,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,566.19x = 532,416,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,416,177.09/29,566.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.60

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