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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,568.08, 44,358.60 and 12,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,568.08, 44,358.60 and 12,039.68 is: 18,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,568.08 : 44,358.60 = 12,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,568.08/44,358.60 = 12,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,568.08x = 44,358.60 × 12,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,568.08x = 534,063,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,063,349.25/29,568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,062.16

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