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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,717.46, 44,568.90 and 12,192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,717.46, 44,568.90 and 12,192.30 is: 18,285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,717.46 : 44,568.90 = 12,192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,717.46/44,568.90 = 12,192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,717.46x = 44,568.90 × 12,192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,717.46x = 543,397,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,397,399.47/29,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.46

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