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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,441.73, 44,157.84 and 12,797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,441.73, 44,157.84 and 12,797.25 is: 19,193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,441.73 : 44,157.84 = 12,797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,441.73/44,157.84 = 12,797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,441.73x = 44,157.84 × 12,797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,441.73x = 565,098,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,098,917.94/29,441.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,193.81

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