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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,610.72, 44,399.52 and 12,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,610.72, 44,399.52 and 12,060 is: 18,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,610.72 : 44,399.52 = 12,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,610.72/44,399.52 = 12,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,610.72x = 44,399.52 × 12,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,610.72x = 535,458,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,458,211.20/29,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,083.26

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