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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.24, 44,655.89 and 11,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.24, 44,655.89 and 11,998.02 is: 18,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.24 : 44,655.89 = 11,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.24/44,655.89 = 11,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.24x = 44,655.89 × 11,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.24x = 535,782,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,782,201.35/29,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.90

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