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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.58, 44,730.60 and 12,036.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.58, 44,730.60 and 12,036.09 is: 18,057.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.58 : 44,730.60 = 12,036.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.58/44,730.60 = 12,036.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.58x = 44,730.60 × 12,036.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.58x = 538,381,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,381,751.51/29,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.67

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