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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,819.26, 44,734.35 and 12,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,819.26, 44,734.35 and 12,279.52 is: 18,421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,819.26 : 44,734.35 = 12,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,819.26/44,734.35 = 12,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,819.26x = 44,734.35 × 12,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,819.26x = 549,316,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,316,121.84/29,819.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.52

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