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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.87, 44,355.20 and 12,041.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.87, 44,355.20 and 12,041.37 is: 18,057.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.87 : 44,355.20 = 12,041.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.87/44,355.20 = 12,041.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.87x = 44,355.20 × 12,041.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.87x = 534,097,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,097,314.42/29,577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.33

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