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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,804.64, 44,689.68 and 12,254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,804.64, 44,689.68 and 12,254.64 is: 18,374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,804.64 : 44,689.68 = 12,254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,804.64/44,689.68 = 12,254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,804.64x = 44,689.68 × 12,254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,804.64x = 547,655,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,655,940.12/29,804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.86

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