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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,644.26, 44,478.87 and 12,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,644.26, 44,478.87 and 12,995.70 is: 19,499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,644.26 : 44,478.87 = 12,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,644.26/44,478.87 = 12,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,644.26x = 44,478.87 × 12,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,644.26x = 578,034,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,034,050.86/29,644.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.02

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