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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,781.02, 44,661.60 and 12,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,781.02, 44,661.60 and 12,007.08 is: 18,006.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,781.02 : 44,661.60 = 12,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,781.02/44,661.60 = 12,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,781.02x = 44,661.60 × 12,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,781.02x = 536,255,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,255,404.13/29,781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.62

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