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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,627.16, 44,453.09 and 12,999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,627.16, 44,453.09 and 12,999.14 is: 19,504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,627.16 : 44,453.09 = 12,999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,627.16/44,453.09 = 12,999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,627.16x = 44,453.09 × 12,999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,627.16x = 577,851,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,851,940.34/29,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,504.13

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