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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,590.68, 44,386.02 and 12,057.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,590.68, 44,386.02 and 12,057.42 is: 18,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,590.68 : 44,386.02 = 12,057.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,590.68/44,386.02 = 12,057.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,590.68x = 44,386.02 × 12,057.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,590.68x = 535,180,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,180,885.27/29,590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,086.13

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