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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,770.31, 44,655.51 and 12,008.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,770.31, 44,655.51 and 12,008.67 is: 18,013.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,770.31 : 44,655.51 = 12,008.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,770.31/44,655.51 = 12,008.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,770.31x = 44,655.51 × 12,008.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,770.31x = 536,253,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,253,283.27/29,770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.03

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