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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,623.98, 44,398.08 and 12,979.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,623.98, 44,398.08 and 12,979.56 is: 19,452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,623.98 : 44,398.08 = 12,979.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,623.98/44,398.08 = 12,979.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,623.98x = 44,398.08 × 12,979.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,623.98x = 576,267,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,267,543.24/29,623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.74

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