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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,779.84, 44,670.37 and 12,247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,779.84, 44,670.37 and 12,247.39 is: 18,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,779.84 : 44,670.37 = 12,247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,779.84/44,670.37 = 12,247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,779.84x = 44,670.37 × 12,247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,779.84x = 547,095,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,095,442.83/29,779.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,371.34

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