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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,417.46, 44,151.06 and 12,790.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,417.46, 44,151.06 and 12,790.74 is: 19,196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,417.46 : 44,151.06 = 12,790.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,417.46/44,151.06 = 12,790.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,417.46x = 44,151.06 × 12,790.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,417.46x = 564,724,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,724,729.18/29,417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,196.92

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