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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,406.76, 44,117.55 and 12,762.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,406.76, 44,117.55 and 12,762.74 is: 19,147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,406.76 : 44,117.55 = 12,762.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,406.76/44,117.55 = 12,762.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,406.76x = 44,117.55 × 12,762.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,406.76x = 563,060,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,060,820.09/29,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.33

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