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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,817.62, 44,709.42 and 12,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,817.62, 44,709.42 and 12,266.54 is: 18,392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,817.62 : 44,709.42 = 12,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,817.62/44,709.42 = 12,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,817.62x = 44,709.42 × 12,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,817.62x = 548,429,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,429,809.92/29,817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.81

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