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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,451.65, 44,176.41 and 12,811.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,451.65, 44,176.41 and 12,811.69 is: 19,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,451.65 : 44,176.41 = 12,811.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,451.65/44,176.41 = 12,811.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,451.65x = 44,176.41 × 12,811.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,451.65x = 565,974,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,974,406.17/29,451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,217.07

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