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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.52, 44,731.14 and 12,292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.52, 44,731.14 and 12,292.60 is: 18,442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.52 : 44,731.14 = 12,292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.52/44,731.14 = 12,292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.52x = 44,731.14 × 12,292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.52x = 549,862,011.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,862,011.56/29,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.76

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