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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,813.52, 44,729.64 and 12,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,813.52, 44,729.64 and 12,291.60 is: 18,441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,813.52 : 44,729.64 = 12,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,813.52/44,729.64 = 12,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,813.52x = 44,729.64 × 12,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,813.52x = 549,798,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,798,843.02/29,813.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.26

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