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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.85, 44,639.73 and 12,217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.85, 44,639.73 and 12,217.32 is: 18,325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.85 : 44,639.73 = 12,217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.85/44,639.73 = 12,217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.85x = 44,639.73 × 12,217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.85x = 545,377,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,377,866.12/29,759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,325.96

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