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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,769.09, 44,631.42 and 12,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,769.09, 44,631.42 and 12,884.24 is: 19,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,769.09 : 44,631.42 = 12,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,769.09/44,631.42 = 12,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,769.09x = 44,631.42 × 12,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,769.09x = 575,041,703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,041,703.66/29,769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.74

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