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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,805.96, 44,708.42 and 12,036.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,805.96, 44,708.42 and 12,036.17 is: 18,054.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,805.96 : 44,708.42 = 12,036.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,805.96/44,708.42 = 12,036.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,805.96x = 44,708.42 × 12,036.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,805.96x = 538,117,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,117,859.83/29,805.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,054.04

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