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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,712.28, 44,551.98 and 12,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,712.28, 44,551.98 and 12,194.44 is: 18,284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,712.28 : 44,551.98 = 12,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,712.28/44,551.98 = 12,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,712.28x = 44,551.98 × 12,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,712.28x = 543,286,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,286,446.99/29,712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.91

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