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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,572.48, 44,358.06 and 12,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,572.48, 44,358.06 and 12,042.34 is: 18,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,572.48 : 44,358.06 = 12,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,572.48/44,358.06 = 12,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,572.48x = 44,358.06 × 12,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,572.48x = 534,174,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,174,840.26/29,572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.24

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