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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,414.36, 44,121.46 and 12,772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,414.36, 44,121.46 and 12,772.24 is: 19,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,414.36 : 44,121.46 = 12,772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,414.36/44,121.46 = 12,772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,414.36x = 44,121.46 × 12,772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,414.36x = 563,529,876.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,529,876.27/29,414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.33

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