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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,573.64, 44,343.72 and 12,022.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,573.64, 44,343.72 and 12,022.83 is: 18,027.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,573.64 : 44,343.72 = 12,022.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,573.64/44,343.72 = 12,022.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,573.64x = 44,343.72 × 12,022.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,573.64x = 533,137,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,137,007.13/29,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,027.44

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