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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,599.70, 44,397.72 and 12,069.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,599.70, 44,397.72 and 12,069.07 is: 18,102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,599.70 : 44,397.72 = 12,069.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,599.70/44,397.72 = 12,069.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,599.70x = 44,397.72 × 12,069.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,599.70x = 535,839,079.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,839,079.53/29,599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.86

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