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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,592, 44,401.77 and 12,949.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,592, 44,401.77 and 12,949.83 is: 19,430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,592 : 44,401.77 = 12,949.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,592/44,401.77 = 12,949.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,592x = 44,401.77 × 12,949.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,592x = 574,995,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,995,373.20/29,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.77

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