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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,772.65, 44,676.50 and 12,011.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,772.65, 44,676.50 and 12,011.78 is: 18,024.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,772.65 : 44,676.50 = 12,011.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,772.65/44,676.50 = 12,011.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,772.65x = 44,676.50 × 12,011.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,772.65x = 536,644,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,644,340.80/29,772.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.74

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