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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,780.60, 44,653.88 and 12,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,780.60, 44,653.88 and 12,236 is: 18,347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,780.60 : 44,653.88 = 12,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,780.60/44,653.88 = 12,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,780.60x = 44,653.88 × 12,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,780.60x = 546,384,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,384,875.68/29,780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.01

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