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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,780.52, 44,671.14 and 12,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,780.52, 44,671.14 and 12,246.36 is: 18,369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,780.52 : 44,671.14 = 12,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,780.52/44,671.14 = 12,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,780.52x = 44,671.14 × 12,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,780.52x = 547,058,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,058,862.05/29,780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.69

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