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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,767.59, 44,629.18 and 12,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,767.59, 44,629.18 and 12,882.74 is: 19,314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,767.59 : 44,629.18 = 12,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,767.59/44,629.18 = 12,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,767.59x = 44,629.18 × 12,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,767.59x = 574,945,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,945,867.00/29,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,314.49

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