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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,752.44, 44,627.45 and 12,221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,752.44, 44,627.45 and 12,221.82 is: 18,332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,752.44 : 44,627.45 = 12,221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,752.44/44,627.45 = 12,221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,752.44x = 44,627.45 × 12,221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,752.44x = 545,428,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,428,599.85/29,752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.23

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