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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,771.82, 44,645.36 and 12,667.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,771.82, 44,645.36 and 12,667.46 is: 18,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,771.82 : 44,645.36 = 12,667.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,771.82/44,645.36 = 12,667.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,771.82x = 44,645.36 × 12,667.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,771.82x = 565,543,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,543,025.42/29,771.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.92

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