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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,785.51, 44,680.43 and 12,259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,785.51, 44,680.43 and 12,259.27 is: 18,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,785.51 : 44,680.43 = 12,259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,785.51/44,680.43 = 12,259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,785.51x = 44,680.43 × 12,259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,785.51x = 547,749,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,749,455.09/29,785.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.80

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