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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,723.74, 44,588.03 and 12,193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,723.74, 44,588.03 and 12,193.72 is: 18,291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,723.74 : 44,588.03 = 12,193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,723.74/44,588.03 = 12,193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,723.74x = 44,588.03 × 12,193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,723.74x = 543,693,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,693,953.17/29,723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.57

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