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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,627.49, 44,439.52 and 12,987.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,627.49, 44,439.52 and 12,987.62 is: 19,480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,627.49 : 44,439.52 = 12,987.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,627.49/44,439.52 = 12,987.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,627.49x = 44,439.52 × 12,987.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,627.49x = 577,163,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,163,598.74/29,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,480.68

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