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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,804.30, 44,706.15 and 12,034.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,804.30, 44,706.15 and 12,034.66 is: 18,051.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,804.30 : 44,706.15 = 12,034.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,804.30/44,706.15 = 12,034.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,804.30x = 44,706.15 × 12,034.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,804.30x = 538,023,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,023,315.16/29,804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.87

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