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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,357.83, 44,026.12 and 12,491.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,357.83, 44,026.12 and 12,491.97 is: 18,733.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,357.83 : 44,026.12 = 12,491.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,357.83/44,026.12 = 12,491.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,357.83x = 44,026.12 × 12,491.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,357.83x = 549,972,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,972,970.26/29,357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,733.43

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