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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,571.48, 44,356.56 and 12,041.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,571.48, 44,356.56 and 12,041.34 is: 18,061.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,571.48 : 44,356.56 = 12,041.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,571.48/44,356.56 = 12,041.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,571.48x = 44,356.56 × 12,041.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,571.48x = 534,112,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,112,420.19/29,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.74

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