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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,580.62, 44,359.32 and 12,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,580.62, 44,359.32 and 12,044.12 is: 18,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,580.62 : 44,359.32 = 12,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,580.62/44,359.32 = 12,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,580.62x = 44,359.32 × 12,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,580.62x = 534,268,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,268,973.20/29,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.45

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