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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,698.48, 44,508.84 and 12,147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,698.48, 44,508.84 and 12,147.76 is: 18,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,698.48 : 44,508.84 = 12,147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,698.48/44,508.84 = 12,147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,698.48x = 44,508.84 × 12,147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,698.48x = 540,682,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,682,706.20/29,698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,205.74

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