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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,785.37, 44,668.14 and 12,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,785.37, 44,668.14 and 12,011.44 is: 18,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,785.37 : 44,668.14 = 12,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,785.37/44,668.14 = 12,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,785.37x = 44,668.14 × 12,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,785.37x = 536,528,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,528,678.13/29,785.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.16

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