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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.69, 44,591.81 and 12,857.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.69, 44,591.81 and 12,857.55 is: 19,286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.69 : 44,591.81 = 12,857.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.69/44,591.81 = 12,857.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.69x = 44,591.81 × 12,857.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.69x = 573,341,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,341,362.38/29,727.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,286.44

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