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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,817.51, 44,731.73 and 12,277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,817.51, 44,731.73 and 12,277.77 is: 18,418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,817.51 : 44,731.73 = 12,277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,817.51/44,731.73 = 12,277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,817.51x = 44,731.73 × 12,277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,817.51x = 549,205,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,205,892.64/29,817.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.91

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