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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,580.12, 44,358.57 and 12,043.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,580.12, 44,358.57 and 12,043.62 is: 18,060.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,580.12 : 44,358.57 = 12,043.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,580.12/44,358.57 = 12,043.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,580.12x = 44,358.57 × 12,043.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,580.12x = 534,237,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,237,760.82/29,580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,060.70

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