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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,409.87, 44,114.70 and 12,767.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,409.87, 44,114.70 and 12,767.73 is: 19,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,409.87 : 44,114.70 = 12,767.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,409.87/44,114.70 = 12,767.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,409.87x = 44,114.70 × 12,767.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,409.87x = 563,244,578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,244,578.63/29,409.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,151.55

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