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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,813.36, 44,730.96 and 12,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,813.36, 44,730.96 and 12,284.68 is: 18,431.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,813.36 : 44,730.96 = 12,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,813.36/44,730.96 = 12,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,813.36x = 44,730.96 × 12,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,813.36x = 549,505,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,505,529.69/29,813.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.52

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