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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,567.08, 44,312.32 and 12,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,567.08, 44,312.32 and 12,016.52 is: 18,009.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,567.08 : 44,312.32 = 12,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,567.08/44,312.32 = 12,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,567.08x = 44,312.32 × 12,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,567.08x = 532,479,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,479,879.53/29,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.21

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