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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825, 44,757.96 and 12,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825, 44,757.96 and 12,294.72 is: 18,450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825 : 44,757.96 = 12,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825/44,757.96 = 12,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825x = 44,757.96 × 12,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825x = 550,286,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,286,585.97/29,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,450.51

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