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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,763.35, 44,644.98 and 12,220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,763.35, 44,644.98 and 12,220.82 is: 18,331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,763.35 : 44,644.98 = 12,220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,763.35/44,644.98 = 12,220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,763.35x = 44,644.98 × 12,220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,763.35x = 545,598,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,598,264.48/29,763.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.21

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