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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,717.19, 44,559.38 and 12,199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,717.19, 44,559.38 and 12,199.32 is: 18,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,717.19 : 44,559.38 = 12,199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,717.19/44,559.38 = 12,199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,717.19x = 44,559.38 × 12,199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,717.19x = 543,594,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,594,135.62/29,717.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.25

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