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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,593.89, 44,374.10 and 12,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,593.89, 44,374.10 and 12,043.08 is: 18,057.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,593.89 : 44,374.10 = 12,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,593.89/44,374.10 = 12,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,593.89x = 44,374.10 × 12,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,593.89x = 534,400,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,400,776.01/29,593.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.81

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