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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,708.96, 44,563.24 and 12,178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,708.96, 44,563.24 and 12,178.76 is: 18,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,708.96 : 44,563.24 = 12,178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,708.96/44,563.24 = 12,178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,708.96x = 44,563.24 × 12,178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,708.96x = 542,725,004.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,725,004.78/29,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.06

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