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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.28, 44,365.84 and 12,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.28, 44,365.84 and 12,042.96 is: 18,064.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.28 : 44,365.84 = 12,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.28/44,365.84 = 12,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.28x = 44,365.84 × 12,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.28x = 534,296,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,296,036.49/29,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,064.41

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