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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,710.08, 44,573.52 and 12,192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,710.08, 44,573.52 and 12,192.48 is: 18,292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,710.08 : 44,573.52 = 12,192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,710.08/44,573.52 = 12,192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,710.08x = 44,573.52 × 12,192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,710.08x = 543,461,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,461,751.13/29,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.17

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