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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,747.61, 44,623.85 and 12,217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,747.61, 44,623.85 and 12,217.59 is: 18,327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,747.61 : 44,623.85 = 12,217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,747.61/44,623.85 = 12,217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,747.61x = 44,623.85 × 12,217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,747.61x = 545,195,842.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,195,842.43/29,747.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.38

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