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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.36, 44,727.96 and 12,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.36, 44,727.96 and 12,282.68 is: 18,428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.36 : 44,727.96 = 12,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.36/44,727.96 = 12,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.36x = 44,727.96 × 12,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.36x = 549,379,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,379,219.73/29,811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,428.52

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