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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,808.73, 44,733.59 and 12,278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,808.73, 44,733.59 and 12,278.55 is: 18,426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,808.73 : 44,733.59 = 12,278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,808.73/44,733.59 = 12,278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,808.73x = 44,733.59 × 12,278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,808.73x = 549,263,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,263,621.49/29,808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,426.27

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