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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,364.64, 44,046.96 and 12,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,364.64, 44,046.96 and 12,493.28 is: 18,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,364.64 : 44,046.96 = 12,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,364.64/44,046.96 = 12,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,364.64x = 44,046.96 × 12,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,364.64x = 550,291,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,291,004.43/29,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,739.92

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