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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,414.74, 44,129.55 and 12,770.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,414.74, 44,129.55 and 12,770.74 is: 19,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,414.74 : 44,129.55 = 12,770.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,414.74/44,129.55 = 12,770.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,414.74x = 44,129.55 × 12,770.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,414.74x = 563,567,009.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,567,009.37/29,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.34

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