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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,815.29, 44,731.86 and 12,036.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,815.29, 44,731.86 and 12,036.79 is: 18,058.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,815.29 : 44,731.86 = 12,036.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,815.29/44,731.86 = 12,036.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,815.29x = 44,731.86 × 12,036.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,815.29x = 538,428,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,428,005.13/29,815.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.79

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