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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,712.96, 44,569.24 and 12,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,712.96, 44,569.24 and 12,182.76 is: 18,274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,712.96 : 44,569.24 = 12,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,712.96/44,569.24 = 12,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,712.96x = 44,569.24 × 12,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,712.96x = 542,976,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,976,354.30/29,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,274.06

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