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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,807.46, 44,731.67 and 12,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,807.46, 44,731.67 and 12,277.26 is: 18,424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,807.46 : 44,731.67 = 12,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,807.46/44,731.67 = 12,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,807.46x = 44,731.67 × 12,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,807.46x = 549,182,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,182,281.44/29,807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,424.32

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