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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,818.70, 44,733.51 and 12,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,818.70, 44,733.51 and 12,278.96 is: 18,420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,818.70 : 44,733.51 = 12,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,818.70/44,733.51 = 12,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,818.70x = 44,733.51 × 12,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,818.70x = 549,280,694.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,280,694.89/29,818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.68

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