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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.28, 44,550.48 and 12,193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.28, 44,550.48 and 12,193.44 is: 18,283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.28 : 44,550.48 = 12,193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.28/44,550.48 = 12,193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.28x = 44,550.48 × 12,193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.28x = 543,223,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,223,604.85/29,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.41

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