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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,573.91, 44,377.88 and 12,043.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,573.91, 44,377.88 and 12,043.89 is: 18,072.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,573.91 : 44,377.88 = 12,043.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,573.91/44,377.88 = 12,043.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,573.91x = 44,377.88 × 12,043.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,573.91x = 534,482,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,482,244.93/29,573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.76

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