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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,785.53, 44,686.94 and 12,007.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,785.53, 44,686.94 and 12,007.01 is: 18,014.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,785.53 : 44,686.94 = 12,007.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,785.53/44,686.94 = 12,007.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,785.53x = 44,686.94 × 12,007.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,785.53x = 536,556,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,556,419.56/29,785.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.00

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