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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,737.52, 44,598.84 and 12,212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,737.52, 44,598.84 and 12,212.24 is: 18,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,737.52 : 44,598.84 = 12,212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,737.52/44,598.84 = 12,212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,737.52x = 44,598.84 × 12,212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,737.52x = 544,651,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,651,737.80/29,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.30

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