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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,767.36, 44,650.98 and 12,224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,767.36, 44,650.98 and 12,224.82 is: 18,337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,767.36 : 44,650.98 = 12,224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,767.36/44,650.98 = 12,224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,767.36x = 44,650.98 × 12,224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,767.36x = 545,850,193.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,850,193.32/29,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,337.21

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