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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,713.58, 44,578.77 and 12,195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,713.58, 44,578.77 and 12,195.98 is: 18,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,713.58 : 44,578.77 = 12,195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,713.58/44,578.77 = 12,195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,713.58x = 44,578.77 × 12,195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,713.58x = 543,681,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,681,787.34/29,713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.42

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