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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,810.78, 44,725.11 and 12,032.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,810.78, 44,725.11 and 12,032.29 is: 18,052.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,810.78 : 44,725.11 = 12,032.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,810.78/44,725.11 = 12,032.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,810.78x = 44,725.11 × 12,032.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,810.78x = 538,145,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,145,493.80/29,810.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,052.04

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