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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,794, 44,691.04 and 12,692.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,794, 44,691.04 and 12,692.48 is: 19,038.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,794 : 44,691.04 = 12,692.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,794/44,691.04 = 12,692.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,794x = 44,691.04 × 12,692.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,794x = 567,240,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,240,131.38/29,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,038.74

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