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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,823, 44,754.96 and 12,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,823, 44,754.96 and 12,292.72 is: 18,447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,823 : 44,754.96 = 12,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,823/44,754.96 = 12,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,823x = 44,754.96 × 12,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,823x = 550,160,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,160,191.89/29,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.51

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