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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,817.70, 44,721.14 and 12,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,817.70, 44,721.14 and 12,047.70 is: 18,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,817.70 : 44,721.14 = 12,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,817.70/44,721.14 = 12,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,817.70x = 44,721.14 × 12,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,817.70x = 538,786,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,786,878.38/29,817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,069.36

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