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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,792.89, 44,688.76 and 12,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,792.89, 44,688.76 and 12,023.08 is: 18,034.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,792.89 : 44,688.76 = 12,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,792.89/44,688.76 = 12,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,792.89x = 44,688.76 × 12,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,792.89x = 537,296,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,296,394.80/29,792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.38

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