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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821.01, 44,736.98 and 12,281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821.01, 44,736.98 and 12,281.27 is: 18,424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821.01 : 44,736.98 = 12,281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821.01/44,736.98 = 12,281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821.01x = 44,736.98 × 12,281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821.01x = 549,426,645.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,426,645.27/29,821.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,424.15

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